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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,693.19, 701,014.91 and 231,201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,693.19, 701,014.91 and 231,201.95 is: 346,543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,693.19 : 701,014.91 = 231,201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,693.19/701,014.91 = 231,201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,693.19x = 701,014.91 × 231,201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,693.19x = 162,076,009,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,076,009,509.99/467,693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,543.45

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