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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,351.31, 691,694.84 and 283,490.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,351.31, 691,694.84 and 283,490.85 is: 425,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,351.31 : 691,694.84 = 283,490.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,351.31/691,694.84 = 283,490.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,351.31x = 691,694.84 × 283,490.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,351.31x = 196,089,156,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,089,156,714.76/461,351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,032.19

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