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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,971.54, 635,717.97 and 315,988.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,971.54, 635,717.97 and 315,988.02 is: 435,773.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,971.54 : 635,717.97 = 315,988.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,971.54/635,717.97 = 315,988.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,971.54x = 635,717.97 × 315,988.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,971.54x = 200,879,262,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,879,262,618.72/460,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,773.68

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