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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,266.86, 697,377.12 and 236,921.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,266.86, 697,377.12 and 236,921.73 is: 355,116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,266.86 : 697,377.12 = 236,921.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,266.86/697,377.12 = 236,921.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,266.86x = 697,377.12 × 236,921.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,266.86x = 165,223,796,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,223,796,779.66/465,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,116.19

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