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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,363, 702,544.50 and 172,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,363, 702,544.50 and 172,875 is: 259,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,363 : 702,544.50 = 172,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,363/702,544.50 = 172,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,363x = 702,544.50 × 172,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,363x = 121,452,380,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,452,380,437.50/468,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,312.50

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