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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,097.60, 696,859.20 and 254,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,097.60, 696,859.20 and 254,145.60 is: 381,608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,097.60 : 696,859.20 = 254,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,097.60/696,859.20 = 254,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,097.60x = 696,859.20 × 254,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,097.60x = 177,103,699,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,103,699,499.52/464,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,608.74

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