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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,350.44, 698,029.28 and 254,873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,350.44, 698,029.28 and 254,873.56 is: 382,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,350.44 : 698,029.28 = 254,873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,350.44/698,029.28 = 254,873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,350.44x = 698,029.28 × 254,873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,350.44x = 177,909,207,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,909,207,577.84/465,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,312.32

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