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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,484.07, 693,219.39 and 237,856.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,484.07, 693,219.39 and 237,856.38 is: 356,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,484.07 : 693,219.39 = 237,856.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,484.07/693,219.39 = 237,856.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,484.07x = 693,219.39 × 237,856.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,484.07x = 164,886,654,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,886,654,651.21/462,484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,523.97

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