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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,286.30, 691,929.45 and 211,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,286.30, 691,929.45 and 211,968.30 is: 317,952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,286.30 : 691,929.45 = 211,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,286.30/691,929.45 = 211,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,286.30x = 691,929.45 × 211,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,286.30x = 146,667,109,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,667,109,236.44/461,286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,952.45

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