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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,849.20, 697,273.80 and 386,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,849.20, 697,273.80 and 386,117.20 is: 579,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,849.20 : 697,273.80 = 386,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,849.20/697,273.80 = 386,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,849.20x = 697,273.80 × 386,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,849.20x = 269,229,407,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,229,407,289.36/464,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,175.80

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