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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,985.87, 697,857.73 and 265,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,985.87, 697,857.73 and 265,699.06 is: 397,909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,985.87 : 697,857.73 = 265,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,985.87/697,857.73 = 265,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,985.87x = 697,857.73 × 265,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,985.87x = 185,420,140,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,420,140,465.84/465,985.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,909.36

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