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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,588.18, 701,645.03 and 254,371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,588.18, 701,645.03 and 254,371.02 is: 381,699.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,588.18 : 701,645.03 = 254,371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,588.18/701,645.03 = 254,371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,588.18x = 701,645.03 × 254,371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,588.18x = 178,478,159,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,478,159,963.79/467,588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,699.47

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