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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,763.12, 710,644.68 and 236,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,763.12, 710,644.68 and 236,867.28 is: 355,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,763.12 : 710,644.68 = 236,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,763.12/710,644.68 = 236,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,763.12x = 710,644.68 × 236,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,763.12x = 168,328,472,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,328,472,398.07/473,763.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,300.92

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