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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,013.60, 635,924.60 and 358,877.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,013.60, 635,924.60 and 358,877.39 is: 495,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,013.60 : 635,924.60 = 358,877.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,013.60/635,924.60 = 358,877.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,013.60x = 635,924.60 × 358,877.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,013.60x = 228,218,960,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,218,960,684.79/461,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,037.37

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