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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,978.72, 703,461.96 and 113,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,978.72, 703,461.96 and 113,991.72 is: 170,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,978.72 : 703,461.96 = 113,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,978.72/703,461.96 = 113,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,978.72x = 703,461.96 × 113,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,978.72x = 80,188,838,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,188,838,774.97/468,978.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,986.09

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