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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,932.83, 711,023.76 and 170,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,932.83, 711,023.76 and 170,357.79 is: 255,581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,932.83 : 711,023.76 = 170,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,932.83/711,023.76 = 170,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,932.83x = 711,023.76 × 170,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,932.83x = 121,128,436,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,128,436,391.09/473,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,581.44

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