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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,021.96, 697,355.88 and 275,535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,021.96, 697,355.88 and 275,535.81 is: 413,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,021.96 : 697,355.88 = 275,535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,021.96/697,355.88 = 275,535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,021.96x = 697,355.88 × 275,535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,021.96x = 192,146,517,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,146,517,254.06/465,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,198.80

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