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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,079.87, 690,260.65 and 235,599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,079.87, 690,260.65 and 235,599.24 is: 353,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,079.87 : 690,260.65 = 235,599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,079.87/690,260.65 = 235,599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,079.87x = 690,260.65 × 235,599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,079.87x = 162,624,884,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,624,884,541.91/460,079.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,470.98

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