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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,606.64, 690,778.73 and 291,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,606.64, 690,778.73 and 291,872.30 is: 437,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,606.64 : 690,778.73 = 291,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,606.64/690,778.73 = 291,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,606.64x = 690,778.73 × 291,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,606.64x = 201,619,173,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,619,173,991.97/460,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,725.29

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