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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,958.24, 706,430.88 and 115,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,958.24, 706,430.88 and 115,975.20 is: 173,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,958.24 : 706,430.88 = 115,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,958.24/706,430.88 = 115,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,958.24x = 706,430.88 × 115,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,958.24x = 81,928,462,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,928,462,594.18/470,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,961.20

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