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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,459.69, 713,233.52 and 171,929.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,459.69, 713,233.52 and 171,929.61 is: 257,910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,459.69 : 713,233.52 = 171,929.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,459.69/713,233.52 = 171,929.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,459.69x = 713,233.52 × 171,929.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,459.69x = 122,625,960,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,625,960,932.53/475,459.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,910.32

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