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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,914.76, 705,944.90 and 171,183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,914.76, 705,944.90 and 171,183.65 is: 256,620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,914.76 : 705,944.90 = 171,183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,914.76/705,944.90 = 171,183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,914.76x = 705,944.90 × 171,183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,914.76x = 120,846,221,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,846,221,579.12/470,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,620.16

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