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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,006.90, 691,764.48 and 301,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,006.90, 691,764.48 and 301,685.76 is: 451,715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,006.90 : 691,764.48 = 301,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,006.90/691,764.48 = 301,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,006.90x = 691,764.48 × 301,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,006.90x = 208,695,492,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,695,492,889.81/462,006.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,715.10

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