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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,318.52, 691,374.90 and 236,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,318.52, 691,374.90 and 236,488.44 is: 354,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,318.52 : 691,374.90 = 236,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,318.52/691,374.90 = 236,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,318.52x = 691,374.90 × 236,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,318.52x = 163,502,171,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,502,171,556.16/461,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,423.60

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