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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,766.09, 692,649.10 and 234,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,766.09, 692,649.10 and 234,026.23 is: 351,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,766.09 : 692,649.10 = 234,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,766.09/692,649.10 = 234,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,766.09x = 692,649.10 × 234,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,766.09x = 162,098,059,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,098,059,705.02/461,766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,039.33

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