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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,977.87, 697,845.76 and 265,691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,977.87, 697,845.76 and 265,691.02 is: 397,897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,977.87 : 697,845.76 = 265,691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,977.87/697,845.76 = 265,691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,977.87x = 697,845.76 × 265,691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,977.87x = 185,411,351,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,411,351,777.08/465,977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,897.33

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