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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,997.37, 703,490.91 and 114,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,997.37, 703,490.91 and 114,011.72 is: 171,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,997.37 : 703,490.91 = 114,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,997.37/703,490.91 = 114,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,997.37x = 703,490.91 × 114,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,997.37x = 80,206,205,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,206,205,136.01/468,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,016.32

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