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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,401.58, 693,599.10 and 237,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,401.58, 693,599.10 and 237,824.64 is: 356,735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,401.58 : 693,599.10 = 237,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,401.58/693,599.10 = 237,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,401.58x = 693,599.10 × 237,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,401.58x = 164,954,956,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,954,956,261.82/462,401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,735.28

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