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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,140.80, 691,973.63 and 368,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,140.80, 691,973.63 and 368,237.04 is: 552,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,140.80 : 691,973.63 = 368,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,140.80/691,973.63 = 368,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,140.80x = 691,973.63 × 368,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,140.80x = 254,810,320,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,810,320,285.39/461,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,565.12

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