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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,499.36, 698,555.22 and 255,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,499.36, 698,555.22 and 255,284.92 is: 383,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,499.36 : 698,555.22 = 255,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,499.36/698,555.22 = 255,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,499.36x = 698,555.22 × 255,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,499.36x = 178,330,613,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,330,613,453.28/465,499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,095.29

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