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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,870.08, 701,798.60 and 112,881.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,870.08, 701,798.60 and 112,881.12 is: 169,320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,870.08 : 701,798.60 = 112,881.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,870.08/701,798.60 = 112,881.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,870.08x = 701,798.60 × 112,881.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,870.08x = 79,219,811,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,219,811,982.43/467,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,320.11

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