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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,089.13, 705,413.88 and 170,593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,089.13, 705,413.88 and 170,593.09 is: 255,991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,089.13 : 705,413.88 = 170,593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,089.13/705,413.88 = 170,593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,089.13x = 705,413.88 × 170,593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,089.13x = 120,338,731,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,338,731,754.55/470,089.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,991.31

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