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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,174.69, 691,972.23 and 236,692.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,174.69, 691,972.23 and 236,692.77 is: 355,147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,174.69 : 691,972.23 = 236,692.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,174.69/691,972.23 = 236,692.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,174.69x = 691,972.23 × 236,692.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,174.69x = 163,784,822,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,784,822,994.18/461,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,147.03

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