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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,853.60, 692,132.40 and 367,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,853.60, 692,132.40 and 367,245.60 is: 550,353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,853.60 : 692,132.40 = 367,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,853.60/692,132.40 = 367,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,853.60x = 692,132.40 × 367,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,853.60x = 254,182,578,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,182,578,517.44/461,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,353.14

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