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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,542.96, 705,637.80 and 170,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,542.96, 705,637.80 and 170,949.52 is: 256,360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,542.96 : 705,637.80 = 170,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,542.96/705,637.80 = 170,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,542.96x = 705,637.80 × 170,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,542.96x = 120,628,443,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,628,443,203.86/470,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,360.11

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