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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,729.62, 631,203.37 and 443,471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,729.62, 631,203.37 and 443,471.76 is: 607,559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,729.62 : 631,203.37 = 443,471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,729.62/631,203.37 = 443,471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,729.62x = 631,203.37 × 443,471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,729.62x = 279,920,868,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,920,868,303.15/460,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,559.96

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