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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,838.57, 691,571.33 and 282,802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,838.57, 691,571.33 and 282,802.19 is: 424,395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,838.57 : 691,571.33 = 282,802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,838.57/691,571.33 = 282,802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,838.57x = 691,571.33 × 282,802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,838.57x = 195,577,889,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,577,889,101.15/460,838.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,395.66

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