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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,991.86, 697,793.98 and 254,777.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,991.86, 697,793.98 and 254,777.42 is: 382,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,991.86 : 697,793.98 = 254,777.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,991.86/697,793.98 = 254,777.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,991.86x = 697,793.98 × 254,777.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,991.86x = 177,782,149,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,782,149,915.93/464,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,333.90

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