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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,281.10, 691,921.65 and 274,657.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,281.10, 691,921.65 and 274,657.10 is: 411,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,281.10 : 691,921.65 = 274,657.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,281.10/691,921.65 = 274,657.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,281.10x = 691,921.65 × 274,657.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,281.10x = 190,041,193,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,041,193,816.22/461,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,985.65

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