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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,222.40, 705,026.88 and 170,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,222.40, 705,026.88 and 170,646.24 is: 255,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,222.40 : 705,026.88 = 170,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,222.40/705,026.88 = 170,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,222.40x = 705,026.88 × 170,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,222.40x = 120,310,186,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,310,186,170.93/470,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,858.05

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