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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,657.27, 700,403.12 and 239,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,657.27, 700,403.12 and 239,108.12 is: 358,875.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,657.27 : 700,403.12 = 239,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,657.27/700,403.12 = 239,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,657.27x = 700,403.12 × 239,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,657.27x = 167,472,072,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,472,072,090.95/466,657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,875.95

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