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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,578.76, 690,736.92 and 291,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,578.76, 690,736.92 and 291,844.42 is: 437,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,578.76 : 690,736.92 = 291,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,578.76/690,736.92 = 291,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,578.76x = 690,736.92 × 291,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,578.76x = 201,587,715,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,587,715,789.99/460,578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,683.48

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