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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,419.80, 698,129.70 and 372,107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,419.80, 698,129.70 and 372,107.80 is: 558,161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,419.80 : 698,129.70 = 372,107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,419.80/698,129.70 = 372,107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,419.80x = 698,129.70 × 372,107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,419.80x = 259,779,506,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,779,506,781.66/465,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,161.70

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