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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,762.10, 691,391.97 and 239,679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,762.10, 691,391.97 and 239,679.54 is: 358,869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,762.10 : 691,391.97 = 239,679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,762.10/691,391.97 = 239,679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,762.10x = 691,391.97 × 239,679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,762.10x = 165,712,509,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,712,509,329.29/461,762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,869.88

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