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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,346.96, 698,023.68 and 254,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,346.96, 698,023.68 and 254,870.08 is: 382,306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,346.96 : 698,023.68 = 254,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,346.96/698,023.68 = 254,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,346.96x = 698,023.68 × 254,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,346.96x = 177,905,351,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,905,351,163.49/465,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,306.89

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