Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,772, 706,475.52 and 175,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 470,772, 706,475.52 and 175,284 is: 263,044.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,772 : 706,475.52 = 175,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,772/706,475.52 = 175,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,772x = 706,475.52 × 175,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,772x = 123,833,855,047.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,833,855,047.68/470,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,044.22
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