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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,545.04, 693,896.67 and 158,924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,545.04, 693,896.67 and 158,924.64 is: 238,414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,545.04 : 693,896.67 = 158,924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,545.04/693,896.67 = 158,924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,545.04x = 693,896.67 × 158,924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,545.04x = 110,277,278,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,277,278,476.95/462,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,414.14

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