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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,687.58, 696,382.55 and 250,994.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,687.58, 696,382.55 and 250,994.77 is: 376,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,687.58 : 696,382.55 = 250,994.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,687.58/696,382.55 = 250,994.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,687.58x = 696,382.55 × 250,994.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,687.58x = 174,788,375,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,788,375,914.56/464,687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,141.70

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