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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,429.80, 692,144.70 and 368,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,429.80, 692,144.70 and 368,117.80 is: 552,176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,429.80 : 692,144.70 = 368,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,429.80/692,144.70 = 368,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,429.80x = 692,144.70 × 368,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,429.80x = 254,790,784,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,790,784,245.66/461,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,176.70

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