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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,865.55, 631,126.25 and 360,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,865.55, 631,126.25 and 360,912.20 is: 497,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,865.55 : 631,126.25 = 360,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,865.55/631,126.25 = 360,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,865.55x = 631,126.25 × 360,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,865.55x = 227,781,159,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,781,159,758.48/457,865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,484.82

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