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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,643.54, 705,959.19 and 115,660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,643.54, 705,959.19 and 115,660.68 is: 173,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,643.54 : 705,959.19 = 115,660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,643.54/705,959.19 = 115,660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,643.54x = 705,959.19 × 115,660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,643.54x = 81,651,719,967.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,651,719,967.65/470,643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,489.52

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