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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,846.24, 697,038.91 and 165,281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,846.24, 697,038.91 and 165,281.78 is: 247,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,846.24 : 697,038.91 = 165,281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,846.24/697,038.91 = 165,281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,846.24x = 697,038.91 × 165,281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,846.24x = 115,207,831,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,207,831,774.06/464,846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,840.73

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