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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,607.60, 691,160.22 and 239,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,607.60, 691,160.22 and 239,525.04 is: 358,638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,607.60 : 691,160.22 = 239,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,607.60/691,160.22 = 239,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,607.60x = 691,160.22 × 239,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,607.60x = 165,550,179,341.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,550,179,341.91/461,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,638.33

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