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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,725.11, 692,588.07 and 368,821.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,725.11, 692,588.07 and 368,821.35 is: 553,232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,725.11 : 692,588.07 = 368,821.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,725.11/692,588.07 = 368,821.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,725.11x = 692,588.07 × 368,821.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,725.11x = 255,441,266,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,441,266,971.29/461,725.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,232.35

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