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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,987.36, 704,977.68 and 115,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,987.36, 704,977.68 and 115,006.48 is: 172,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,987.36 : 704,977.68 = 115,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,987.36/704,977.68 = 115,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,987.36x = 704,977.68 × 115,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,987.36x = 81,077,001,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,077,001,455.37/469,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,508.90

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