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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,658.70, 690,912.60 and 386,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,658.70, 690,912.60 and 386,863.30 is: 578,974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,658.70 : 690,912.60 = 386,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,658.70/690,912.60 = 386,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,658.70x = 690,912.60 × 386,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,658.70x = 267,288,728,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,288,728,447.58/461,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,974.75

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