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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,170.82, 636,173.72 and 375,225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,170.82, 636,173.72 and 375,225.86 is: 517,614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,170.82 : 636,173.72 = 375,225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,170.82/636,173.72 = 375,225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,170.82x = 636,173.72 × 375,225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,170.82x = 238,708,831,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,708,831,196.40/461,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,614.78

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