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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,890.36, 697,017.17 and 236,744.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,890.36, 697,017.17 and 236,744.34 is: 354,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,890.36 : 697,017.17 = 236,744.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,890.36/697,017.17 = 236,744.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,890.36x = 697,017.17 × 236,744.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,890.36x = 165,014,870,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,014,870,472.18/464,890.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,954.38

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