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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,749.60, 693,142.80 and 357,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,749.60, 693,142.80 and 357,032.80 is: 535,950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,749.60 : 693,142.80 = 357,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,749.60/693,142.80 = 357,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,749.60x = 693,142.80 × 357,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,749.60x = 247,474,714,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,474,714,683.84/461,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,950.04

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