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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,390.31, 705,543.84 and 170,873.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,390.31, 705,543.84 and 170,873.46 is: 256,295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,390.31 : 705,543.84 = 170,873.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,390.31/705,543.84 = 170,873.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,390.31x = 705,543.84 × 170,873.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,390.31x = 120,558,717,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,558,717,122.49/470,390.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,295.07

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