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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,174.10, 636,178.23 and 375,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,174.10, 636,178.23 and 375,229.20 is: 517,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,174.10 : 636,178.23 = 375,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,174.10/636,178.23 = 375,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,174.10x = 636,178.23 × 375,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,174.10x = 238,712,648,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,712,648,300.32/461,174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,619.37

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