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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,172.96, 704,946.24 and 170,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,172.96, 704,946.24 and 170,614.68 is: 255,808.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,172.96 : 704,946.24 = 170,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,172.96/704,946.24 = 170,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,172.96x = 704,946.24 × 170,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,172.96x = 120,274,177,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,274,177,154.80/470,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,808.37

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