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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,828.58, 695,747.95 and 239,882.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,828.58, 695,747.95 and 239,882.56 is: 359,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,828.58 : 695,747.95 = 239,882.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,828.58/695,747.95 = 239,882.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,828.58x = 695,747.95 × 239,882.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,828.58x = 166,897,797,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,897,797,021.68/464,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,052.36

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