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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,993.12, 697,868.59 and 265,706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,993.12, 697,868.59 and 265,706.30 is: 397,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,993.12 : 697,868.59 = 265,706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,993.12/697,868.59 = 265,706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,993.12x = 697,868.59 × 265,706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,993.12x = 185,428,080,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,428,080,935.12/465,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,920.21

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