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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,738.80, 697,108.20 and 371,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,738.80, 697,108.20 and 371,426.80 is: 557,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,738.80 : 697,108.20 = 371,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,738.80/697,108.20 = 371,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,738.80x = 697,108.20 × 371,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,738.80x = 258,924,667,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,924,667,979.76/464,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,140.20

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