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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,714.74, 693,924.31 and 368,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,714.74, 693,924.31 and 368,869.60 is: 550,805.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,714.74 : 693,924.31 = 368,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,714.74/693,924.31 = 368,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,714.74x = 693,924.31 × 368,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,714.74x = 255,967,582,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,967,582,659.98/464,714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,805.82

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