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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,474.72, 697,377.12 and 282,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,474.72, 697,377.12 and 282,773.28 is: 423,652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,474.72 : 697,377.12 = 282,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,474.72/697,377.12 = 282,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,474.72x = 697,377.12 × 282,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,474.72x = 197,199,615,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,199,615,619.35/465,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,652.69

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