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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,286.94, 696,627.24 and 253,678.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,286.94, 696,627.24 and 253,678.84 is: 380,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,286.94 : 696,627.24 = 253,678.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,286.94/696,627.24 = 253,678.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,286.94x = 696,627.24 × 253,678.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,286.94x = 176,719,585,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,719,585,404.07/464,286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,625.80

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