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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,905.02, 700,576.23 and 230,118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,905.02, 700,576.23 and 230,118.62 is: 345,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,905.02 : 700,576.23 = 230,118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,905.02/700,576.23 = 230,118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,905.02x = 700,576.23 × 230,118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,905.02x = 161,215,635,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,215,635,252.40/466,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,285.72

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