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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,986.37, 696,829.95 and 251,293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,986.37, 696,829.95 and 251,293.58 is: 376,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,986.37 : 696,829.95 = 251,293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,986.37/696,829.95 = 251,293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,986.37x = 696,829.95 × 251,293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,986.37x = 175,108,894,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,108,894,528.80/464,986.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,589.31

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