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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,318.42, 697,454.25 and 236,973.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,318.42, 697,454.25 and 236,973.42 is: 355,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,318.42 : 697,454.25 = 236,973.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,318.42/697,454.25 = 236,973.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,318.42x = 697,454.25 × 236,973.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,318.42x = 165,278,118,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,278,118,916.04/465,318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,193.59

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