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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,497.33, 693,193.77 and 237,965.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,497.33, 693,193.77 and 237,965.33 is: 356,663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,497.33 : 693,193.77 = 237,965.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,497.33/693,193.77 = 237,965.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,497.33x = 693,193.77 × 237,965.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,497.33x = 164,956,080,766.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,956,080,766.03/462,497.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,663.86

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