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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,416.24, 630,758.52 and 361,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,416.24, 630,758.52 and 361,771.44 is: 498,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,416.24 : 630,758.52 = 361,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,416.24/630,758.52 = 361,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,416.24x = 630,758.52 × 361,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,416.24x = 228,190,418,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,190,418,072.67/457,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,868.20

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