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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,689.32, 698,538.86 and 372,785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,689.32, 698,538.86 and 372,785.64 is: 559,182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,689.32 : 698,538.86 = 372,785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,689.32/698,538.86 = 372,785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,689.32x = 698,538.86 × 372,785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,689.32x = 260,405,255,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,405,255,989.97/465,689.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,182.37

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