Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,866.24, 704,641.40 and 170,284.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 469,866.24, 704,641.40 and 170,284.09 is: 255,368.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,866.24 : 704,641.40 = 170,284.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,866.24/704,641.40 = 170,284.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,866.24x = 704,641.40 × 170,284.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,866.24x = 119,989,218,723.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,989,218,723.91/469,866.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,368.89
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