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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,246.91, 692,186.64 and 319,895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,246.91, 692,186.64 and 319,895.08 is: 479,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,246.91 : 692,186.64 = 319,895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,246.91/692,186.64 = 319,895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,246.91x = 692,186.64 × 319,895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,246.91x = 221,427,100,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,427,100,577.73/462,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,023.43

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