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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,051.60, 700,577.40 and 230,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,051.60, 700,577.40 and 230,855.60 is: 346,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,051.60 : 700,577.40 = 230,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,051.60/700,577.40 = 230,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,051.60x = 700,577.40 × 230,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,051.60x = 161,732,216,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,732,216,023.44/467,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,283.40

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