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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,983.62, 697,854.35 and 265,696.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,983.62, 697,854.35 and 265,696.81 is: 397,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,983.62 : 697,854.35 = 265,696.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,983.62/697,854.35 = 265,696.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,983.62x = 697,854.35 × 265,696.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,983.62x = 185,417,673,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,417,673,559.23/465,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,905.99

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