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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,919.34, 691,519.95 and 236,438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,919.34, 691,519.95 and 236,438.37 is: 354,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,919.34 : 691,519.95 = 236,438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,919.34/691,519.95 = 236,438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,919.34x = 691,519.95 × 236,438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,919.34x = 163,501,849,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,501,849,800.48/460,919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,729.85

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