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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,690.64, 706,029.89 and 115,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,690.64, 706,029.89 and 115,707.74 is: 173,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,690.64 : 706,029.89 = 115,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,690.64/706,029.89 = 115,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,690.64x = 706,029.89 × 115,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,690.64x = 81,693,118,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,693,118,835.66/470,690.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,560.11

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