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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,991.62, 697,866.34 and 265,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,991.62, 697,866.34 and 265,704.80 is: 397,917.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,991.62 : 697,866.34 = 265,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,991.62/697,866.34 = 265,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,991.62x = 697,866.34 × 265,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,991.62x = 185,426,436,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,426,436,296.43/465,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,917.96

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