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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,896.61, 697,026.55 and 236,750.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,896.61, 697,026.55 and 236,750.59 is: 354,963.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,896.61 : 697,026.55 = 236,750.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,896.61/697,026.55 = 236,750.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,896.61x = 697,026.55 × 236,750.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,896.61x = 165,021,446,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,021,446,958.17/464,896.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,963.76

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