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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,005.80, 708,342.30 and 314,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,005.80, 708,342.30 and 314,375.40 is: 470,787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,005.80 : 708,342.30 = 314,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,005.80/708,342.30 = 314,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,005.80x = 708,342.30 × 314,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,005.80x = 222,685,393,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,685,393,899.42/473,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,787.87

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