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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,851.90, 635,664.44 and 400,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,851.90, 635,664.44 and 400,317.10 is: 552,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,851.90 : 635,664.44 = 400,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,851.90/635,664.44 = 400,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,851.90x = 635,664.44 × 400,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,851.90x = 254,467,345,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,467,345,193.92/460,851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,167.29

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