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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,002.80, 855,467.40 and 465,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,002.80, 855,467.40 and 465,249.20 is: 697,029.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,002.80 : 855,467.40 = 465,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,002.80/855,467.40 = 465,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,002.80x = 855,467.40 × 465,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,002.80x = 398,005,523,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,005,523,476.08/571,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,029.02

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