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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,972.80, 699,477.60 and 256,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,972.80, 699,477.60 and 256,020.80 is: 384,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,972.80 : 699,477.60 = 256,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,972.80/699,477.60 = 256,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,972.80x = 699,477.60 × 256,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,972.80x = 179,080,814,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,080,814,734.08/465,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,316.03

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