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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,901.45, 701,852.18 and 255,325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,901.45, 701,852.18 and 255,325.05 is: 382,987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,901.45 : 701,852.18 = 255,325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,901.45/701,852.18 = 255,325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,901.45x = 701,852.18 × 255,325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,901.45x = 179,200,441,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,200,441,674.48/467,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,987.58

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