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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,888.63, 710,957.41 and 170,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,888.63, 710,957.41 and 170,313.42 is: 255,514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,888.63 : 710,957.41 = 170,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,888.63/710,957.41 = 170,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,888.63x = 710,957.41 × 170,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,888.63x = 121,085,587,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,085,587,545.66/473,888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,514.86

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