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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,079.38, 705,399.26 and 170,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,079.38, 705,399.26 and 170,583.33 is: 255,976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,079.38 : 705,399.26 = 170,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,079.38/705,399.26 = 170,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,079.38x = 705,399.26 × 170,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,079.38x = 120,329,353,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,329,353,897.42/470,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,976.67

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