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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,801.61, 631,637.36 and 360,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,801.61, 631,637.36 and 360,704.44 is: 497,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,801.61 : 631,637.36 = 360,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,801.61/631,637.36 = 360,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,801.61x = 631,637.36 × 360,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,801.61x = 227,834,400,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,834,400,560.55/457,801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,670.60

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