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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,265.96, 691,982.58 and 208,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,265.96, 691,982.58 and 208,665.44 is: 313,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,265.96 : 691,982.58 = 208,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,265.96/691,982.58 = 208,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,265.96x = 691,982.58 × 208,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,265.96x = 144,392,849,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,392,849,528.04/461,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,036.00

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