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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,235.39, 698,427.16 and 359,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,235.39, 698,427.16 and 359,248.16 is: 538,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,235.39 : 698,427.16 = 359,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,235.39/698,427.16 = 359,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,235.39x = 698,427.16 × 359,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,235.39x = 250,908,672,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,908,672,971.97/466,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,158.79

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