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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,992.62, 697,867.84 and 265,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,992.62, 697,867.84 and 265,705.80 is: 397,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,992.62 : 697,867.84 = 265,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,992.62/697,867.84 = 265,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,992.62x = 697,867.84 × 265,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,992.62x = 185,427,532,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,427,532,721.47/465,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,919.46

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