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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,363.61, 686,673.83 and 232,874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,363.61, 686,673.83 and 232,874.89 is: 349,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,363.61 : 686,673.83 = 232,874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,363.61/686,673.83 = 232,874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,363.61x = 686,673.83 × 232,874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,363.61x = 159,909,088,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,909,088,029.39/457,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,632.29

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