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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,503.80, 692,255.70 and 368,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,503.80, 692,255.70 and 368,191.80 is: 552,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,503.80 : 692,255.70 = 368,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,503.80/692,255.70 = 368,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,503.80x = 692,255.70 × 368,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,503.80x = 254,882,872,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,882,872,243.26/461,503.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,287.70

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