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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,027.23, 699,033.71 and 209,678.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,027.23, 699,033.71 and 209,678.74 is: 314,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,027.23 : 699,033.71 = 209,678.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,027.23/699,033.71 = 209,678.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,027.23x = 699,033.71 × 209,678.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,027.23x = 146,572,507,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,572,507,530.33/466,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,514.90

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