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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,232.60, 700,848.90 and 231,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,232.60, 700,848.90 and 231,036.60 is: 346,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,232.60 : 700,848.90 = 231,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,232.60/700,848.90 = 231,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,232.60x = 700,848.90 × 231,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,232.60x = 161,921,746,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,921,746,969.74/467,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,554.90

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