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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,957.58, 697,429.08 and 254,480.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,957.58, 697,429.08 and 254,480.70 is: 381,717.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,957.58 : 697,429.08 = 254,480.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,957.58/697,429.08 = 254,480.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,957.58x = 697,429.08 × 254,480.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,957.58x = 177,482,240,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,482,240,478.76/464,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,717.06

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