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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,845.77, 710,331.26 and 236,982.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,845.77, 710,331.26 and 236,982.33 is: 355,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,845.77 : 710,331.26 = 236,982.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,845.77/710,331.26 = 236,982.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,845.77x = 710,331.26 × 236,982.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,845.77x = 168,335,955,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,335,955,881.72/473,845.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,254.74

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