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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,869, 704,645.52 and 170,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,869, 704,645.52 and 170,286.84 is: 255,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,869 : 704,645.52 = 170,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,869/704,645.52 = 170,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,869x = 704,645.52 × 170,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,869x = 119,991,858,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,991,858,920.96/469,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,373.01

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