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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,394.08, 693,587.88 and 237,817.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,394.08, 693,587.88 and 237,817.14 is: 356,724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,394.08 : 693,587.88 = 237,817.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,394.08/693,587.88 = 237,817.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,394.08x = 693,587.88 × 237,817.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,394.08x = 164,947,085,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,947,085,960.26/462,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,724.04

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