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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,740.40, 693,649.80 and 212,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,740.40, 693,649.80 and 212,986.80 is: 319,268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,740.40 : 693,649.80 = 212,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,740.40/693,649.80 = 212,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,740.40x = 693,649.80 × 212,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,740.40x = 147,738,251,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,738,251,222.64/462,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,268.11

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