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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,353.12, 691,697.40 and 283,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,353.12, 691,697.40 and 283,492.60 is: 425,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,353.12 : 691,697.40 = 283,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,353.12/691,697.40 = 283,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,353.12x = 691,697.40 × 283,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,353.12x = 196,091,094,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,091,094,339.24/461,353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,034.72

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