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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,237.64, 693,346.74 and 212,919.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,237.64, 693,346.74 and 212,919.64 is: 319,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,237.64 : 693,346.74 = 212,919.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,237.64/693,346.74 = 212,919.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,237.64x = 693,346.74 × 212,919.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,237.64x = 147,627,135,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,627,135,744.16/462,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,374.98

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