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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,865.88, 706,742.70 and 171,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,865.88, 706,742.70 and 171,635.68 is: 257,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,865.88 : 706,742.70 = 171,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,865.88/706,742.70 = 171,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,865.88x = 706,742.70 × 171,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,865.88x = 121,302,263,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,302,263,899.54/470,865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,615.32

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