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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,834.80, 706,252.20 and 171,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,834.80, 706,252.20 and 171,653.20 is: 257,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,834.80 : 706,252.20 = 171,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,834.80/706,252.20 = 171,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,834.80x = 706,252.20 × 171,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,834.80x = 121,230,450,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,230,450,137.04/470,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,479.80

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