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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,719.34, 698,081.64 and 265,608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,719.34, 698,081.64 and 265,608.84 is: 398,129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,719.34 : 698,081.64 = 265,608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,719.34/698,081.64 = 265,608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,719.34x = 698,081.64 × 265,608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,719.34x = 185,416,651,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,416,651,135.29/465,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,129.60

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