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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,200.20, 691,569.90 and 211,600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,200.20, 691,569.90 and 211,600.20 is: 317,294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,200.20 : 691,569.90 = 211,600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,200.20/691,569.90 = 211,600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,200.20x = 691,569.90 × 211,600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,200.20x = 146,336,329,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,336,329,153.98/461,200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,294.59

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