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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,495.83, 693,191.52 and 237,963.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,495.83, 693,191.52 and 237,963.83 is: 356,661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,495.83 : 693,191.52 = 237,963.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,495.83/693,191.52 = 237,963.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,495.83x = 693,191.52 × 237,963.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,495.83x = 164,954,505,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,954,505,556.76/462,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,661.61

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