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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,889.56, 699,181.50 and 346,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,889.56, 699,181.50 and 346,222.20 is: 519,591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,889.56 : 699,181.50 = 346,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,889.56/699,181.50 = 346,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,889.56x = 699,181.50 × 346,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,889.56x = 242,072,157,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,072,157,129.30/465,889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,591.29

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