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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,976.04, 700,533.18 and 171,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,976.04, 700,533.18 and 171,465 is: 257,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,976.04 : 700,533.18 = 171,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,976.04/700,533.18 = 171,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,976.04x = 700,533.18 × 171,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,976.04x = 120,116,921,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,116,921,708.70/466,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,222.88

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