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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,529.62, 698,600.64 and 255,315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,529.62, 698,600.64 and 255,315.18 is: 383,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,529.62 : 698,600.64 = 255,315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,529.62/698,600.64 = 255,315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,529.62x = 698,600.64 × 255,315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,529.62x = 178,363,348,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,363,348,149.72/465,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,140.71

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