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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,813.18, 694,862.25 and 238,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,813.18, 694,862.25 and 238,334.10 is: 357,832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,813.18 : 694,862.25 = 238,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,813.18/694,862.25 = 238,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,813.18x = 694,862.25 × 238,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,813.18x = 165,609,368,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,609,368,977.73/462,813.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,832.01

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