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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,247.67, 686,297.07 and 232,776.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,247.67, 686,297.07 and 232,776.15 is: 349,380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,247.67 : 686,297.07 = 232,776.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,247.67/686,297.07 = 232,776.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,247.67x = 686,297.07 × 232,776.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,247.67x = 159,753,589,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,753,589,710.88/457,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,380.87

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