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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,228.92, 691,547.01 and 191,543.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,228.92, 691,547.01 and 191,543.09 is: 287,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,228.92 : 691,547.01 = 191,543.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,228.92/691,547.01 = 191,543.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,228.92x = 691,547.01 × 191,543.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,228.92x = 132,461,047,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,461,047,717.93/461,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,191.55

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