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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,658.40, 927,987.60 and 461,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,658.40, 927,987.60 and 461,194.40 is: 691,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,658.40 : 927,987.60 = 461,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,658.40/927,987.60 = 461,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,658.40x = 927,987.60 × 461,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,658.40x = 427,982,684,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,982,684,389.44/618,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,791.60

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