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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,931.80, 691,776.48 and 341,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,931.80, 691,776.48 and 341,693.24 is: 511,710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,931.80 : 691,776.48 = 341,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,931.80/691,776.48 = 341,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,931.80x = 691,776.48 × 341,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,931.80x = 236,375,346,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,375,346,807.00/461,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,710.49

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