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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,544.40, 794,316.60 and 461,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,544.40, 794,316.60 and 461,115.60 is: 691,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,544.40 : 794,316.60 = 461,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,544.40/794,316.60 = 461,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,544.40x = 794,316.60 × 461,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,544.40x = 366,271,775,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,271,775,598.96/529,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,673.40

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