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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,584.67, 700,263.68 and 298,581.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,584.67, 700,263.68 and 298,581.51 is: 447,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,584.67 : 700,263.68 = 298,581.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,584.67/700,263.68 = 298,581.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,584.67x = 700,263.68 × 298,581.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,584.67x = 209,085,787,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,085,787,719.01/467,584.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,161.34

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