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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,967.36, 700,471.52 and 171,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,967.36, 700,471.52 and 171,318.08 is: 256,984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,967.36 : 700,471.52 = 171,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,967.36/700,471.52 = 171,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,967.36x = 700,471.52 × 171,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,967.36x = 120,003,435,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,003,435,901.08/466,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,984.63

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