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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,582.64, 691,791.54 and 233,935.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,582.64, 691,791.54 and 233,935.46 is: 350,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,582.64 : 691,791.54 = 233,935.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,582.64/691,791.54 = 233,935.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,582.64x = 691,791.54 × 233,935.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,582.64x = 161,834,568,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,834,568,675.05/461,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,608.01

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