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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,227.26, 696,541.32 and 251,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,227.26, 696,541.32 and 251,145.26 is: 376,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,227.26 : 696,541.32 = 251,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,227.26/696,541.32 = 251,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,227.26x = 696,541.32 × 251,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,227.26x = 174,933,050,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,933,050,912.14/464,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,826.32

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