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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,008.46, 696,863.10 and 251,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,008.46, 696,863.10 and 251,315.70 is: 376,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,008.46 : 696,863.10 = 251,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,008.46/696,863.10 = 251,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,008.46x = 696,863.10 × 251,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,008.46x = 175,132,637,780.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,132,637,780.67/465,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,622.48

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