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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,347, 708,517.86 and 117,360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,347, 708,517.86 and 117,360.86 is: 176,040.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,347 : 708,517.86 = 117,360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,347/708,517.86 = 117,360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,347x = 708,517.86 × 117,360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,347x = 83,152,265,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152,265,374.96/472,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,040.63

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