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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,039.08, 634,197.96 and 357,885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,039.08, 634,197.96 and 357,885.12 is: 493,371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,039.08 : 634,197.96 = 357,885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,039.08/634,197.96 = 357,885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,039.08x = 634,197.96 × 357,885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,039.08x = 226,970,013,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,970,013,018.36/460,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,371.16

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