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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,323.80, 691,985.70 and 368,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,323.80, 691,985.70 and 368,011.80 is: 552,017.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,323.80 : 691,985.70 = 368,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,323.80/691,985.70 = 368,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,323.80x = 691,985.70 × 368,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,323.80x = 254,658,903,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,658,903,031.26/461,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,017.70

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