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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,712.08, 691,516.24 and 377,346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,712.08, 691,516.24 and 377,346.13 is: 565,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,712.08 : 691,516.24 = 377,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,712.08/691,516.24 = 377,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,712.08x = 691,516.24 × 377,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,712.08x = 260,940,974,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,940,974,324.00/461,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,159.51

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