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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,372.58, 691,086.06 and 292,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,372.58, 691,086.06 and 292,804.02 is: 438,588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,372.58 : 691,086.06 = 292,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,372.58/691,086.06 = 292,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,372.58x = 691,086.06 × 292,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,372.58x = 202,352,776,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,352,776,533.96/461,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,588.65

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