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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,378.58, 691,095.06 and 292,810.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,378.58, 691,095.06 and 292,810.02 is: 438,597.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,378.58 : 691,095.06 = 292,810.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,378.58/691,095.06 = 292,810.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,378.58x = 691,095.06 × 292,810.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,378.58x = 202,359,558,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,359,558,340.50/461,378.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,597.64

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