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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,953.13, 698,016.28 and 241,460.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,953.13, 698,016.28 and 241,460.83 is: 361,717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,953.13 : 698,016.28 = 241,460.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,953.13/698,016.28 = 241,460.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,953.13x = 698,016.28 × 241,460.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,953.13x = 168,543,590,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,543,590,322.31/465,953.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,717.91

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