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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,952.13, 698,014.79 and 241,459.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,952.13, 698,014.79 and 241,459.83 is: 361,716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,952.13 : 698,014.79 = 241,459.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,952.13/698,014.79 = 241,459.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,952.13x = 698,014.79 × 241,459.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,952.13x = 168,542,531,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,542,531,549.96/465,952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,716.41

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