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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,141.20, 691,711.80 and 425,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,141.20, 691,711.80 and 425,711.80 is: 638,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,141.20 : 691,711.80 = 425,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,141.20/691,711.80 = 425,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,141.20x = 691,711.80 × 425,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,141.20x = 294,469,875,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,469,875,459.24/461,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,567.70

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