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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,033.94, 709,644.38 and 173,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,033.94, 709,644.38 and 173,517.30 is: 260,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,033.94 : 709,644.38 = 173,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,033.94/709,644.38 = 173,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,033.94x = 709,644.38 × 173,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,033.94x = 123,135,575,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,135,575,910.19/473,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,310.24

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