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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,149.80, 700,724.70 and 171,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,149.80, 700,724.70 and 171,623.40 is: 257,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,149.80 : 700,724.70 = 171,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,149.80/700,724.70 = 171,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,149.80x = 700,724.70 × 171,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,149.80x = 120,260,755,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,260,755,477.98/467,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,435.10

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