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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,174.46, 693,252.46 and 209,407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,174.46, 693,252.46 and 209,407.84 is: 314,107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,174.46 : 693,252.46 = 209,407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,174.46/693,252.46 = 209,407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,174.46x = 693,252.46 × 209,407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,174.46x = 145,172,498,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,172,498,751.92/462,174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,107.57

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