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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,416.60, 692,124.90 and 283,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,416.60, 692,124.90 and 283,346.20 is: 425,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,416.60 : 692,124.90 = 283,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,416.60/692,124.90 = 283,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,416.60x = 692,124.90 × 283,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,416.60x = 196,110,960,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,110,960,340.38/461,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,019.30

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