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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,325.92, 697,465.50 and 236,980.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,325.92, 697,465.50 and 236,980.92 is: 355,204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,325.92 : 697,465.50 = 236,980.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,325.92/697,465.50 = 236,980.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,325.92x = 697,465.50 × 236,980.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,325.92x = 165,286,015,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,286,015,858.26/465,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,204.83

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