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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,229.13, 696,544.14 and 251,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,229.13, 696,544.14 and 251,147.14 is: 376,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,229.13 : 696,544.14 = 251,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,229.13/696,544.14 = 251,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,229.13x = 696,544.14 × 251,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,229.13x = 174,935,068,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,935,068,644.76/464,229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,829.15

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