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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,226.63, 696,540.39 and 251,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,226.63, 696,540.39 and 251,144.64 is: 376,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,226.63 : 696,540.39 = 251,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,226.63/696,540.39 = 251,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,226.63x = 696,540.39 × 251,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,226.63x = 174,932,385,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,932,385,492.01/464,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,825.40

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