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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,778.28, 706,161.04 and 115,795.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,778.28, 706,161.04 and 115,795.37 is: 173,691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,778.28 : 706,161.04 = 115,795.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,778.28/706,161.04 = 115,795.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,778.28x = 706,161.04 × 115,795.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,778.28x = 81,770,180,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,770,180,382.30/470,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,691.49

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