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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,847.27, 710,333.50 and 236,983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,847.27, 710,333.50 and 236,983.83 is: 355,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,847.27 : 710,333.50 = 236,983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,847.27/710,333.50 = 236,983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,847.27x = 710,333.50 × 236,983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,847.27x = 168,337,553,407.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,337,553,407.31/473,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,256.99

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