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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,537.70, 698,306.55 and 252,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,537.70, 698,306.55 and 252,961.30 is: 379,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,537.70 : 698,306.55 = 252,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,537.70/698,306.55 = 252,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,537.70x = 698,306.55 × 252,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,537.70x = 176,644,532,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,644,532,686.52/465,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,441.95

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