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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,359.67, 691,802.51 and 208,503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,359.67, 691,802.51 and 208,503.18 is: 312,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,359.67 : 691,802.51 = 208,503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,359.67/691,802.51 = 208,503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,359.67x = 691,802.51 × 208,503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,359.67x = 144,243,022,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,243,022,224.47/461,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,647.67

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