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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,335.53, 705,299.17 and 170,716.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,335.53, 705,299.17 and 170,716.53 is: 256,000.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,335.53 : 705,299.17 = 170,716.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,335.53/705,299.17 = 170,716.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,335.53x = 705,299.17 × 170,716.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,335.53x = 120,406,226,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,406,226,914.28/470,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,000.70

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