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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,985.04, 635,736.60 and 316,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,985.04, 635,736.60 and 316,001.52 is: 435,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,985.04 : 635,736.60 = 316,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,985.04/635,736.60 = 316,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,985.04x = 635,736.60 × 316,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,985.04x = 200,893,731,919.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,893,731,919.63/460,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,792.30

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