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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,324.80, 691,987.20 and 212,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,324.80, 691,987.20 and 212,006.80 is: 318,010.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,324.80 : 691,987.20 = 212,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,324.80/691,987.20 = 212,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,324.80x = 691,987.20 × 212,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,324.80x = 146,705,991,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,705,991,912.96/461,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,010.20

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