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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,751.97, 697,125.51 and 252,866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,751.97, 697,125.51 and 252,866.79 is: 379,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,751.97 : 697,125.51 = 252,866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,751.97/697,125.51 = 252,866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,751.97x = 697,125.51 × 252,866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,751.97x = 176,279,889,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,279,889,940.81/464,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,298.85

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