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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,905.30, 701,857.95 and 255,328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,905.30, 701,857.95 and 255,328.90 is: 382,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,905.30 : 701,857.95 = 255,328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,905.30/701,857.95 = 255,328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,905.30x = 701,857.95 × 255,328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,905.30x = 179,204,618,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,204,618,329.76/467,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,993.35

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