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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,961.23, 691,430.82 and 460,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,961.23, 691,430.82 and 460,611.08 is: 635,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,961.23 : 691,430.82 = 460,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,961.23/691,430.82 = 460,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,961.23x = 691,430.82 × 460,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,961.23x = 318,480,696,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,480,696,745.49/500,961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,739.21

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