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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,710.88, 698,243.54 and 237,563.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,710.88, 698,243.54 and 237,563.45 is: 356,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,710.88 : 698,243.54 = 237,563.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,710.88/698,243.54 = 237,563.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,710.88x = 698,243.54 × 237,563.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,710.88x = 165,877,139,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,877,139,623.58/465,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,180.51

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