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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,886.86, 700,147.46 and 373,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,886.86, 700,147.46 and 373,045.23 is: 557,035.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,886.86 : 700,147.46 = 373,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,886.86/700,147.46 = 373,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,886.86x = 700,147.46 × 373,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,886.86x = 261,186,671,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,186,671,182.23/468,886.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,035.60

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