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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,897.80, 701,846.70 and 255,321.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,897.80, 701,846.70 and 255,321.40 is: 382,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,897.80 : 701,846.70 = 255,321.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,897.80/701,846.70 = 255,321.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,897.80x = 701,846.70 × 255,321.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,897.80x = 179,196,482,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,196,482,029.38/467,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,982.10

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