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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,078.80, 708,451.80 and 314,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,078.80, 708,451.80 and 314,448.40 is: 470,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,078.80 : 708,451.80 = 314,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,078.80/708,451.80 = 314,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,078.80x = 708,451.80 × 314,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,078.80x = 222,771,534,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,771,534,987.12/473,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,897.31

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