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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,744.28, 693,042.18 and 234,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,744.28, 693,042.18 and 234,199.59 is: 351,515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,744.28 : 693,042.18 = 234,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,744.28/693,042.18 = 234,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,744.28x = 693,042.18 × 234,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,744.28x = 162,310,194,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,310,194,408.71/461,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,515.33

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