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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,801.10, 701,701.65 and 231,605.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,801.10, 701,701.65 and 231,605.10 is: 347,407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,801.10 : 701,701.65 = 231,605.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,801.10/701,701.65 = 231,605.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,801.10x = 701,701.65 × 231,605.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,801.10x = 162,517,680,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,517,680,818.42/467,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,407.65

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