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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,227.11, 696,541.10 and 251,145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,227.11, 696,541.10 and 251,145.14 is: 376,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,227.11 : 696,541.10 = 251,145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,227.11/696,541.10 = 251,145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,227.11x = 696,541.10 × 251,145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,227.11x = 174,932,907,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,932,907,336.82/464,227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,826.13

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