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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,177.74, 691,976.78 and 236,695.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,177.74, 691,976.78 and 236,695.79 is: 355,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,177.74 : 691,976.78 = 236,695.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,177.74/691,976.78 = 236,695.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,177.74x = 691,976.78 × 236,695.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,177.74x = 163,787,989,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,787,989,420.28/461,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,151.55

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