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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,848.77, 710,335.74 and 236,985.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,848.77, 710,335.74 and 236,985.33 is: 355,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,848.77 : 710,335.74 = 236,985.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,848.77/710,335.74 = 236,985.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,848.77x = 710,335.74 × 236,985.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,848.77x = 168,339,149,754.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,339,149,754.69/473,848.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,259.23

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