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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,955.80, 700,433.87 and 360,495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,955.80, 700,433.87 and 360,495.18 is: 540,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,955.80 : 700,433.87 = 360,495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,955.80/700,433.87 = 360,495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,955.80x = 700,433.87 × 360,495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,955.80x = 252,503,032,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,503,032,241.27/466,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,742.90

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