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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,289.56, 700,934.27 and 112,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,289.56, 700,934.27 and 112,303.58 is: 168,455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,289.56 : 700,934.27 = 112,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,289.56/700,934.27 = 112,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,289.56x = 700,934.27 × 112,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,289.56x = 78,717,423,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,717,423,799.50/467,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,455.34

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