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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,465.02, 704,020.70 and 169,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,465.02, 704,020.70 and 169,871.52 is: 254,743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,465.02 : 704,020.70 = 169,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,465.02/704,020.70 = 169,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,465.02x = 704,020.70 × 169,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,465.02x = 119,593,066,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,593,066,420.46/469,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,743.30

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