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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,979.66, 692,961.29 and 237,208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,979.66, 692,961.29 and 237,208.02 is: 355,807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,979.66 : 692,961.29 = 237,208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,979.66/692,961.29 = 237,208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,979.66x = 692,961.29 × 237,208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,979.66x = 164,375,975,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,375,975,537.55/461,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,807.82

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