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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,177.79, 691,976.87 and 236,695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,177.79, 691,976.87 and 236,695.86 is: 355,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,177.79 : 691,976.87 = 236,695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,177.79/691,976.87 = 236,695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,177.79x = 691,976.87 × 236,695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,177.79x = 163,788,059,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,788,059,161.28/461,177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,151.66

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