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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,906.70, 701,860.05 and 231,200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,906.70, 701,860.05 and 231,200.40 is: 346,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,906.70 : 701,860.05 = 231,200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,906.70/701,860.05 = 231,200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,906.70x = 701,860.05 × 231,200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,906.70x = 162,270,324,304.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,270,324,304.02/467,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,800.60

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