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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,870.02, 635,456.61 and 315,745.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,870.02, 635,456.61 and 315,745.38 is: 435,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,870.02 : 635,456.61 = 315,745.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,870.02/635,456.61 = 315,745.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,870.02x = 635,456.61 × 315,745.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,870.02x = 200,642,488,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,642,488,797.96/460,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,355.91

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