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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,819.92, 706,008.72 and 171,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,819.92, 706,008.72 and 171,089.12 is: 256,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,819.92 : 706,008.72 = 171,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,819.92/706,008.72 = 171,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,819.92x = 706,008.72 × 171,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,819.92x = 120,790,410,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,790,410,617.13/470,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,553.31

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