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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,254.61, 699,381.91 and 308,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,254.61, 699,381.91 and 308,446.16 is: 462,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,254.61 : 699,381.91 = 308,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,254.61/699,381.91 = 308,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,254.61x = 699,381.91 × 308,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,254.61x = 215,721,661,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,721,661,401.61/466,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,669.23

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