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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,137.78, 694,350.53 and 235,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,137.78, 694,350.53 and 235,246.16 is: 352,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,137.78 : 694,350.53 = 235,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,137.78/694,350.53 = 235,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,137.78x = 694,350.53 × 235,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,137.78x = 163,343,291,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,343,291,228.48/463,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,688.33

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