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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,270.66, 709,484.98 and 173,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,270.66, 709,484.98 and 173,682.66 is: 260,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,270.66 : 709,484.98 = 173,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,270.66/709,484.98 = 173,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,270.66x = 709,484.98 × 173,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,270.66x = 123,225,238,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,225,238,556.45/473,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,369.49

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