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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,750.97, 697,124.01 and 252,865.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,750.97, 697,124.01 and 252,865.79 is: 379,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,750.97 : 697,124.01 = 252,865.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,750.97/697,124.01 = 252,865.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,750.97x = 697,124.01 × 252,865.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,750.97x = 176,278,813,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,278,813,516.62/464,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,297.35

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