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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,012.60, 635,923.22 and 358,876.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,012.60, 635,923.22 and 358,876.39 is: 495,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,012.60 : 635,923.22 = 358,876.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,012.60/635,923.22 = 358,876.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,012.60x = 635,923.22 × 358,876.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,012.60x = 228,217,829,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,217,829,510.78/461,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,035.99

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