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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,253.34, 689,933.70 and 235,719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,253.34, 689,933.70 and 235,719.72 is: 353,351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,253.34 : 689,933.70 = 235,719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,253.34/689,933.70 = 235,719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,253.34x = 689,933.70 × 235,719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,253.34x = 162,630,978,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,630,978,582.56/460,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,351.00

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