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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,416.86, 696,935.98 and 168,928.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,416.86, 696,935.98 and 168,928.86 is: 253,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,416.86 : 696,935.98 = 168,928.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,416.86/696,935.98 = 168,928.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,416.86x = 696,935.98 × 168,928.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,416.86x = 117,732,600,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,732,600,594.38/464,416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,506.30

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