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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,392.08, 698,298.64 and 237,570.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,392.08, 698,298.64 and 237,570.00 is: 356,462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,392.08 : 698,298.64 = 237,570.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,392.08/698,298.64 = 237,570.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,392.08x = 698,298.64 × 237,570.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,392.08x = 165,894,804,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,894,804,692.26/465,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,462.46

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