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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,581.10, 693,316.40 and 238,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,581.10, 693,316.40 and 238,047.48 is: 356,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,581.10 : 693,316.40 = 238,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,581.10/693,316.40 = 238,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,581.10x = 693,316.40 × 238,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,581.10x = 165,042,220,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,042,220,672.44/462,581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,785.48

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