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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,931.20, 701,896.80 and 255,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,931.20, 701,896.80 and 255,354.80 is: 383,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,931.20 : 701,896.80 = 255,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,931.20/701,896.80 = 255,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,931.20x = 701,896.80 × 255,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,931.20x = 179,232,716,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,232,716,984.64/467,931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,032.20

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