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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,811.99, 701,716.41 and 112,825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,811.99, 701,716.41 and 112,825.98 is: 169,238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,811.99 : 701,716.41 = 112,825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,811.99/701,716.41 = 112,825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,811.99x = 701,716.41 × 112,825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,811.99x = 79,171,841,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,171,841,640.33/467,811.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,238.59

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