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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,767.40, 698,651.10 and 170,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,767.40, 698,651.10 and 170,394.60 is: 255,591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,767.40 : 698,651.10 = 170,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,767.40/698,651.10 = 170,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,767.40x = 698,651.10 × 170,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,767.40x = 119,046,374,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,046,374,724.06/465,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,591.90

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