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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,472.83, 698,263.91 and 165,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,472.83, 698,263.91 and 165,995.99 is: 249,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,472.83 : 698,263.91 = 165,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,472.83/698,263.91 = 165,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,472.83x = 698,263.91 × 165,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,472.83x = 115,909,009,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,909,009,021.72/465,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,013.48

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