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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,385.15, 692,077.73 and 251,433.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,385.15, 692,077.73 and 251,433.15 is: 377,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,385.15 : 692,077.73 = 251,433.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,385.15/692,077.73 = 251,433.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,385.15x = 692,077.73 × 251,433.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,385.15x = 174,011,282,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,011,282,441.58/461,385.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,149.73

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