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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,865.19, 704,639.82 and 170,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,865.19, 704,639.82 and 170,283.04 is: 255,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,865.19 : 704,639.82 = 170,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,865.19/704,639.82 = 170,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,865.19x = 704,639.82 × 170,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,865.19x = 119,988,213,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,988,213,495.21/469,865.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,367.32

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