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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,907.13, 706,804.64 and 171,676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,907.13, 706,804.64 and 171,676.93 is: 257,677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,907.13 : 706,804.64 = 171,676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,907.13/706,804.64 = 171,676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,907.13x = 706,804.64 × 171,676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,907.13x = 121,342,050,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,342,050,704.96/470,907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,677.24

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