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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,312.20, 691,968.30 and 212,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,312.20, 691,968.30 and 212,480.20 is: 318,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,312.20 : 691,968.30 = 212,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,312.20/691,968.30 = 212,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,312.20x = 691,968.30 × 212,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,312.20x = 147,029,562,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,029,562,777.66/461,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,720.30

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