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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,886.84, 693,002.39 and 282,340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,886.84, 693,002.39 and 282,340.62 is: 423,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,886.84 : 693,002.39 = 282,340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,886.84/693,002.39 = 282,340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,886.84x = 693,002.39 × 282,340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,886.84x = 195,662,723,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,662,723,042.38/461,886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,616.15

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