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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,968.36, 700,473.02 and 171,319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,968.36, 700,473.02 and 171,319.08 is: 256,986.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,968.36 : 700,473.02 = 171,319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,968.36/700,473.02 = 171,319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,968.36x = 700,473.02 × 171,319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,968.36x = 120,004,393,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,004,393,351.22/466,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,986.13

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