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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,230.40, 691,845.60 and 251,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,230.40, 691,845.60 and 251,278.40 is: 376,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,230.40 : 691,845.60 = 251,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,230.40/691,845.60 = 251,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,230.40x = 691,845.60 × 251,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,230.40x = 173,845,855,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,845,855,415.04/461,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,917.60

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