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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,014.92, 691,776.48 and 301,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,014.92, 691,776.48 and 301,693.76 is: 451,727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,014.92 : 691,776.48 = 301,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,014.92/691,776.48 = 301,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,014.92x = 691,776.48 × 301,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,014.92x = 208,704,647,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,704,647,330.77/462,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,727.07

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