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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,266.83, 712,666.96 and 235,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,266.83, 712,666.96 and 235,103.24 is: 352,539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,266.83 : 712,666.96 = 235,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,266.83/712,666.96 = 235,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,266.83x = 712,666.96 × 235,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,266.83x = 167,550,312,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,550,312,530.86/475,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,539.47

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