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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,757.73, 704,630.44 and 114,774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,757.73, 704,630.44 and 114,774.83 is: 172,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,757.73 : 704,630.44 = 114,774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,757.73/704,630.44 = 114,774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,757.73x = 704,630.44 × 114,774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,757.73x = 80,873,838,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,873,838,226.51/469,757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,160.74

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