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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,033.44, 695,941.36 and 261,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,033.44, 695,941.36 and 261,717.12 is: 392,514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,033.44 : 695,941.36 = 261,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,033.44/695,941.36 = 261,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,033.44x = 695,941.36 × 261,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,033.44x = 182,139,768,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,139,768,428.08/464,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,514.32

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