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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,270.94, 697,910.06 and 254,794.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,270.94, 697,910.06 and 254,794.06 is: 382,193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,270.94 : 697,910.06 = 254,794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,270.94/697,910.06 = 254,794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,270.94x = 697,910.06 × 254,794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,270.94x = 177,823,337,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,823,337,702.24/465,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,193.09

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