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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,340.14, 691,678.08 and 283,479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,340.14, 691,678.08 and 283,479.66 is: 425,015.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,340.14 : 691,678.08 = 283,479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,340.14/691,678.08 = 283,479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,340.14x = 691,678.08 × 283,479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,340.14x = 196,076,666,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,076,666,947.85/461,340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,015.41

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