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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,676.58, 693,844.87 and 158,984.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,676.58, 693,844.87 and 158,984.61 is: 238,418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,676.58 : 693,844.87 = 158,984.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,676.58/693,844.87 = 158,984.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,676.58x = 693,844.87 × 158,984.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,676.58x = 110,310,656,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,310,656,057.45/462,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,418.50

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