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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,304.10, 691,956.15 and 283,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,304.10, 691,956.15 and 283,233.70 is: 424,850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,304.10 : 691,956.15 = 283,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,304.10/691,956.15 = 283,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,304.10x = 691,956.15 × 283,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,304.10x = 195,985,300,602.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,985,300,602.26/461,304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,850.55

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