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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,639.12, 691,108.92 and 417,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,639.12, 691,108.92 and 417,367.76 is: 624,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,639.12 : 691,108.92 = 417,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,639.12/691,108.92 = 417,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,639.12x = 691,108.92 × 417,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,639.12x = 288,446,581,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,446,581,856.42/461,639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,831.32

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