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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,174.16, 636,716.46 and 289,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,174.16, 636,716.46 and 289,327.76 is: 399,458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,174.16 : 636,716.46 = 289,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,174.16/636,716.46 = 289,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,174.16x = 636,716.46 × 289,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,174.16x = 184,219,747,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,219,747,126.93/461,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,458.09

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