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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,864.58, 691,518.69 and 236,739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,864.58, 691,518.69 and 236,739.66 is: 354,454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,864.58 : 691,518.69 = 236,739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,864.58/691,518.69 = 236,739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,864.58x = 691,518.69 × 236,739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,864.58x = 163,709,899,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,709,899,554.25/461,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,454.33

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