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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,303.10, 691,954.65 and 283,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,303.10, 691,954.65 and 283,232.70 is: 424,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,303.10 : 691,954.65 = 283,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,303.10/691,954.65 = 283,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,303.10x = 691,954.65 × 283,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,303.10x = 195,984,183,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,984,183,797.06/461,303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,849.05

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