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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,227.79, 691,545.32 and 191,541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,227.79, 691,545.32 and 191,541.95 is: 287,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,227.79 : 691,545.32 = 191,541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,227.79/691,545.32 = 191,541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,227.79x = 691,545.32 × 191,541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,227.79x = 132,459,942,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,459,942,969.68/461,227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,189.86

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