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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,039.95, 697,288.43 and 180,397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,039.95, 697,288.43 and 180,397.89 is: 270,491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,039.95 : 697,288.43 = 180,397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,039.95/697,288.43 = 180,397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,039.95x = 697,288.43 × 180,397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,039.95x = 125,789,360,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,789,360,591.42/465,039.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,491.52

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