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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,904.33, 705,929.28 and 171,173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,904.33, 705,929.28 and 171,173.21 is: 256,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,904.33 : 705,929.28 = 171,173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,904.33/705,929.28 = 171,173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,904.33x = 705,929.28 × 171,173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,904.33x = 120,836,180,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,836,180,890.59/470,904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,604.52

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