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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,017.70, 697,526.55 and 386,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,017.70, 697,526.55 and 386,285.70 is: 579,428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,017.70 : 697,526.55 = 386,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,017.70/697,526.55 = 386,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,017.70x = 697,526.55 × 386,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,017.70x = 269,444,531,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,444,531,635.34/465,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,428.55

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