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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,033.81, 709,644.19 and 173,517.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,033.81, 709,644.19 and 173,517.18 is: 260,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,033.81 : 709,644.19 = 173,517.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,033.81/709,644.19 = 173,517.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,033.81x = 709,644.19 × 173,517.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,033.81x = 123,135,458,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,135,458,652.18/473,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,310.06

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