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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,950.76, 631,241.84 and 360,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,950.76, 631,241.84 and 360,996.50 is: 497,599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,950.76 : 631,241.84 = 360,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,950.76/631,241.84 = 360,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,950.76x = 631,241.84 × 360,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,950.76x = 227,876,094,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,876,094,893.56/457,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,599.56

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