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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,740.40, 928,110.60 and 461,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,740.40, 928,110.60 and 461,276.40 is: 691,914.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,740.40 : 928,110.60 = 461,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,740.40/928,110.60 = 461,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,740.40x = 928,110.60 × 461,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,740.40x = 428,115,516,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,115,516,369.84/618,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,914.60

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