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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,581.67, 705,560.45 and 171,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,581.67, 705,560.45 and 171,026.66 is: 256,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,581.67 : 705,560.45 = 171,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,581.67/705,560.45 = 171,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,581.67x = 705,560.45 × 171,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,581.67x = 120,669,642,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,669,642,808.66/470,581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,426.57

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