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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,232.20, 705,413.10 and 170,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,232.20, 705,413.10 and 170,640.20 is: 255,983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,232.20 : 705,413.10 = 170,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,232.20/705,413.10 = 170,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,232.20x = 705,413.10 × 170,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,232.20x = 120,371,832,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,371,832,466.62/470,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,983.81

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