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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,181.08, 709,181 and 236,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,181.08, 709,181 and 236,591.44 is: 354,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,181.08 : 709,181 = 236,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,181.08/709,181 = 236,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,181.08x = 709,181 × 236,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,181.08x = 167,786,154,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,786,154,010.64/473,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,591.85

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