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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,445.52, 696,317.28 and 239,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,445.52, 696,317.28 and 239,708.32 is: 359,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,445.52 : 696,317.28 = 239,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,445.52/696,317.28 = 239,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,445.52x = 696,317.28 × 239,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,445.52x = 166,913,045,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,913,045,375.77/464,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,381.32

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