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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,869.14, 704,645.73 and 170,286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,869.14, 704,645.73 and 170,286.99 is: 255,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,869.14 : 704,645.73 = 170,286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,869.14/704,645.73 = 170,286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,869.14x = 704,645.73 × 170,286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,869.14x = 119,992,000,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,992,000,378.05/469,869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,373.23

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