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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,975.52, 691,456.42 and 281,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,975.52, 691,456.42 and 281,113.80 is: 421,666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,975.52 : 691,456.42 = 281,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,975.52/691,456.42 = 281,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,975.52x = 691,456.42 × 281,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,975.52x = 194,377,941,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,377,941,760.60/460,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,666.52

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