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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,975.04, 700,531.68 and 171,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,975.04, 700,531.68 and 171,464 is: 257,221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,975.04 : 700,531.68 = 171,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,975.04/700,531.68 = 171,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,975.04x = 700,531.68 × 171,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,975.04x = 120,115,963,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,115,963,979.52/466,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,221.38

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