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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,672.52, 706,309.02 and 171,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,672.52, 706,309.02 and 171,124.36 is: 256,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,672.52 : 706,309.02 = 171,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,672.52/706,309.02 = 171,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,672.52x = 706,309.02 × 171,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,672.52x = 120,866,679,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,866,679,009.73/470,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,795.70

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