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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,983.74, 696,826.01 and 251,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,983.74, 696,826.01 and 251,290.96 is: 376,585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,983.74 : 696,826.01 = 251,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,983.74/696,826.01 = 251,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,983.74x = 696,826.01 × 251,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,983.74x = 175,106,075,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,106,075,892.03/464,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,585.37

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