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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,431.91, 708,650.52 and 117,445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,431.91, 708,650.52 and 117,445.92 is: 176,169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,431.91 : 708,650.52 = 117,445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,431.91/708,650.52 = 117,445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,431.91x = 708,650.52 × 117,445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,431.91x = 83,228,111,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,228,111,692.65/472,431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,169.54

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