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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,998.40, 701,997.60 and 231,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,998.40, 701,997.60 and 231,377.60 is: 347,066.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,998.40 : 701,997.60 = 231,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,998.40/701,997.60 = 231,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,998.40x = 701,997.60 × 231,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,998.40x = 162,426,519,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,426,519,893.76/467,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,066.40

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