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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,695.44, 696,394.38 and 251,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,695.44, 696,394.38 and 251,002.66 is: 376,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,695.44 : 696,394.38 = 251,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,695.44/696,394.38 = 251,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,695.44x = 696,394.38 × 251,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,695.44x = 174,796,841,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,796,841,789.05/464,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,153.56

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