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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,274.23, 704,013.81 and 169,723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,274.23, 704,013.81 and 169,723.54 is: 254,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,274.23 : 704,013.81 = 169,723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,274.23/704,013.81 = 169,723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,274.23x = 704,013.81 × 169,723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,274.23x = 119,487,716,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,487,716,042.09/469,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,622.37

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