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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,937.60, 692,258.40 and 367,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,937.60, 692,258.40 and 367,329.60 is: 550,479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,937.60 : 692,258.40 = 367,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,937.60/692,258.40 = 367,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,937.60x = 692,258.40 × 367,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,937.60x = 254,287,001,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,287,001,168.64/461,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,479.11

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