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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,992.58, 698,477.22 and 265,876.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,992.58, 698,477.22 and 265,876.68 is: 398,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,992.58 : 698,477.22 = 265,876.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,992.58/698,477.22 = 265,876.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,992.58x = 698,477.22 × 265,876.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,992.58x = 185,708,804,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,708,804,309.23/465,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,523.09

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