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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,619.30, 710,256.15 and 236,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,619.30, 710,256.15 and 236,883.30 is: 355,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,619.30 : 710,256.15 = 236,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,619.30/710,256.15 = 236,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,619.30x = 710,256.15 × 236,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,619.30x = 168,247,820,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,247,820,657.30/473,619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,238.52

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