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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,257.30, 699,385.95 and 372,945.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,257.30, 699,385.95 and 372,945.30 is: 559,417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,257.30 : 699,385.95 = 372,945.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,257.30/699,385.95 = 372,945.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,257.30x = 699,385.95 × 372,945.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,257.30x = 260,832,702,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,832,702,938.54/466,257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,417.95

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