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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,347.97, 703,604.36 and 169,761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,347.97, 703,604.36 and 169,761.91 is: 254,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,347.97 : 703,604.36 = 169,761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,347.97/703,604.36 = 169,761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,347.97x = 703,604.36 × 169,761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,347.97x = 119,445,218,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,445,218,703.32/469,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,491.82

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