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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,314.05, 691,971.08 and 283,243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,314.05, 691,971.08 and 283,243.65 is: 424,865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,314.05 : 691,971.08 = 283,243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,314.05/691,971.08 = 283,243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,314.05x = 691,971.08 × 283,243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,314.05x = 195,996,412,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,996,412,977.42/461,314.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,865.48

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