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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,635.96, 691,477.08 and 293,066.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,635.96, 691,477.08 and 293,066.88 is: 438,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,635.96 : 691,477.08 = 293,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,635.96/691,477.08 = 293,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,635.96x = 691,477.08 × 293,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,635.96x = 202,649,030,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,649,030,427.11/461,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,980.17

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