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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,254.80, 691,882.20 and 367,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,254.80, 691,882.20 and 367,942.80 is: 551,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,254.80 : 691,882.20 = 367,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,254.80/691,882.20 = 367,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,254.80x = 691,882.20 × 367,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,254.80x = 254,573,073,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,573,073,938.16/461,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,914.20

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