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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,865.09, 701,791.11 and 112,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,865.09, 701,791.11 and 112,876.11 is: 169,312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,865.09 : 701,791.11 = 112,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,865.09/701,791.11 = 112,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,865.09x = 701,791.11 × 112,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,865.09x = 79,215,450,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,215,450,529.38/467,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,312.59

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