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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,872.63, 706,752.83 and 171,642.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,872.63, 706,752.83 and 171,642.43 is: 257,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,872.63 : 706,752.83 = 171,642.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,872.63/706,752.83 = 171,642.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,872.63x = 706,752.83 × 171,642.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,872.63x = 121,308,773,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,308,773,150.58/470,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,625.45

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