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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,256.37, 697,888.24 and 254,779.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,256.37, 697,888.24 and 254,779.49 is: 382,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,256.37 : 697,888.24 = 254,779.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,256.37/697,888.24 = 254,779.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,256.37x = 697,888.24 × 254,779.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,256.37x = 177,807,610,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,807,610,971.97/465,256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,171.25

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