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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,778.98, 713,748.47 and 235,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,778.98, 713,748.47 and 235,904.72 is: 353,896.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,778.98 : 713,748.47 = 235,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,778.98/713,748.47 = 235,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,778.98x = 713,748.47 × 235,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,778.98x = 168,376,632,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,376,632,895.83/475,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,896.75

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