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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,179.24, 691,979.03 and 236,697.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,179.24, 691,979.03 and 236,697.29 is: 355,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,179.24 : 691,979.03 = 236,697.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,179.24/691,979.03 = 236,697.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,179.24x = 691,979.03 × 236,697.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,179.24x = 163,789,561,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,789,561,137.83/461,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,153.80

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