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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,829.96, 691,672.62 and 236,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,829.96, 691,672.62 and 236,356.28 is: 354,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,829.96 : 691,672.62 = 236,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,829.96/691,672.62 = 236,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,829.96x = 691,672.62 × 236,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,829.96x = 163,481,167,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,481,167,441.05/460,829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,753.77

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