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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,452.44, 698,253.48 and 370,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,452.44, 698,253.48 and 370,878 is: 557,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,452.44 : 698,253.48 = 370,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,452.44/698,253.48 = 370,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,452.44x = 698,253.48 × 370,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,452.44x = 258,966,854,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,966,854,155.44/464,452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,574.54

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