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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,972.54, 635,719.35 and 315,989.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,972.54, 635,719.35 and 315,989.02 is: 435,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,972.54 : 635,719.35 = 315,989.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,972.54/635,719.35 = 315,989.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,972.54x = 635,719.35 × 315,989.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,972.54x = 200,880,334,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,880,334,401.54/460,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,775.06

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