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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,929.98, 704,663.52 and 170,365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,929.98, 704,663.52 and 170,365.66 is: 255,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,929.98 : 704,663.52 = 170,365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,929.98/704,663.52 = 170,365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,929.98x = 704,663.52 × 170,365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,929.98x = 120,050,465,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,050,465,662.72/469,929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,464.58

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