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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,273.23, 704,012.31 and 169,722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,273.23, 704,012.31 and 169,722.54 is: 254,620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,273.23 : 704,012.31 = 169,722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,273.23/704,012.31 = 169,722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,273.23x = 704,012.31 × 169,722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,273.23x = 119,486,757,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,486,757,444.47/469,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,620.87

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