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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,701.95, 701,816.04 and 254,485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,701.95, 701,816.04 and 254,485.25 is: 381,871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,701.95 : 701,816.04 = 254,485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,701.95/701,816.04 = 254,485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,701.95x = 701,816.04 × 254,485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,701.95x = 178,601,830,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,601,830,393.41/467,701.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,871.04

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