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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,995.86, 696,844.20 and 251,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,995.86, 696,844.20 and 251,303.10 is: 376,603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,995.86 : 696,844.20 = 251,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,995.86/696,844.20 = 251,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,995.86x = 696,844.20 × 251,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,995.86x = 175,119,107,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,119,107,677.02/464,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,603.58

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