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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,655.98, 693,191.16 and 310,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,655.98, 693,191.16 and 310,568.34 is: 465,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,655.98 : 693,191.16 = 310,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,655.98/693,191.16 = 310,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,655.98x = 693,191.16 × 310,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,655.98x = 215,283,227,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,283,227,863.87/462,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,320.32

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