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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,052.99, 691,540.59 and 260,743.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,052.99, 691,540.59 and 260,743.23 is: 391,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,052.99 : 691,540.59 = 260,743.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,052.99/691,540.59 = 260,743.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,052.99x = 691,540.59 × 260,743.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,052.99x = 180,314,527,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,314,527,112.71/461,052.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,092.85

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