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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,451.30, 691,010.55 and 368,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,451.30, 691,010.55 and 368,139.30 is: 551,278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,451.30 : 691,010.55 = 368,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,451.30/691,010.55 = 368,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,451.30x = 691,010.55 × 368,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,451.30x = 254,388,140,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,388,140,169.62/461,451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,278.41

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