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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,844.24, 697,035.92 and 165,279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,844.24, 697,035.92 and 165,279.78 is: 247,837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,844.24 : 697,035.92 = 165,279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,844.24/697,035.92 = 165,279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,844.24x = 697,035.92 × 165,279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,844.24x = 115,205,942,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,205,942,683.30/464,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,837.73

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