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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,687.45, 696,382.37 and 250,994.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,687.45, 696,382.37 and 250,994.64 is: 376,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,687.45 : 696,382.37 = 250,994.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,687.45/696,382.37 = 250,994.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,687.45x = 696,382.37 × 250,994.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,687.45x = 174,788,242,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,788,242,260.50/464,687.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,141.52

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