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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,231.04, 693,494.40 and 285,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,231.04, 693,494.40 and 285,203.84 is: 426,973.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,231.04 : 693,494.40 = 285,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,231.04/693,494.40 = 285,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,231.04x = 693,494.40 × 285,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,231.04x = 197,787,265,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,787,265,898.50/463,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,973.26

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