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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,877.06, 697,314.44 and 262,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,877.06, 697,314.44 and 262,381.36 is: 393,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,877.06 : 697,314.44 = 262,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,877.06/697,314.44 = 262,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,877.06x = 697,314.44 × 262,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,877.06x = 182,962,311,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,962,311,114.84/464,877.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,571.39

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