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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,457.35, 698,186.03 and 229,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,457.35, 698,186.03 and 229,261.35 is: 343,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,457.35 : 698,186.03 = 229,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,457.35/698,186.03 = 229,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,457.35x = 698,186.03 × 229,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,457.35x = 160,067,070,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,067,070,642.63/465,457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,892.03

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