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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,897.70, 701,846.55 and 255,321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,897.70, 701,846.55 and 255,321.30 is: 382,981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,897.70 : 701,846.55 = 255,321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,897.70/701,846.55 = 255,321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,897.70x = 701,846.55 × 255,321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,897.70x = 179,196,373,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,196,373,546.52/467,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,981.95

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