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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,077.07, 705,395.78 and 170,581.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,077.07, 705,395.78 and 170,581.01 is: 255,973.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,077.07 : 705,395.78 = 170,581.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,077.07/705,395.78 = 170,581.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,077.07x = 705,395.78 × 170,581.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,077.07x = 120,327,124,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,327,124,602.14/470,077.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,973.18

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