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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,573.96, 700,267.44 and 230,153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,573.96, 700,267.44 and 230,153.24 is: 344,691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,573.96 : 700,267.44 = 230,153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,573.96/700,267.44 = 230,153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,573.96x = 700,267.44 × 230,153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,573.96x = 161,168,820,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,168,820,182.51/467,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,691.61

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