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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,750.22, 697,122.88 and 252,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,750.22, 697,122.88 and 252,865.04 is: 379,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,750.22 : 697,122.88 = 252,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,750.22/697,122.88 = 252,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,750.22x = 697,122.88 × 252,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,750.22x = 176,278,004,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,278,004,936.12/464,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,296.23

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