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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,876.06, 697,312.94 and 262,380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,876.06, 697,312.94 and 262,380.36 is: 393,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,876.06 : 697,312.94 = 262,380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,876.06/697,312.94 = 262,380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,876.06x = 697,312.94 × 262,380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,876.06x = 182,961,220,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,961,220,229.86/464,876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,569.90

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