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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,912.30, 928,368.45 and 461,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,912.30, 928,368.45 and 461,448.30 is: 692,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,912.30 : 928,368.45 = 461,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,912.30/928,368.45 = 461,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,912.30x = 928,368.45 × 461,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,912.30x = 428,394,043,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,394,043,026.14/618,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,172.45

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