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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,844.60, 693,285.30 and 357,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,844.60, 693,285.30 and 357,127.80 is: 536,092.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,844.60 : 693,285.30 = 357,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,844.60/693,285.30 = 357,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,844.60x = 693,285.30 × 357,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,844.60x = 247,591,453,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,591,453,961.34/461,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,092.56

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