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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,972.78, 704,972.98 and 114,986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,972.78, 704,972.98 and 114,986.82 is: 172,483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,972.78 : 704,972.98 = 114,986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,972.78/704,972.98 = 114,986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,972.78x = 704,972.98 × 114,986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,972.78x = 81,062,601,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,062,601,156.12/469,972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,483.61

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