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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,481.80, 710,222.70 and 398,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,481.80, 710,222.70 and 398,832.20 is: 598,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,481.80 : 710,222.70 = 398,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,481.80/710,222.70 = 398,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,481.80x = 710,222.70 × 398,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,481.80x = 283,259,681,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,259,681,930.94/473,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,248.30

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