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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,181.12, 636,187.88 and 375,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,181.12, 636,187.88 and 375,236.20 is: 517,629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,181.12 : 636,187.88 = 375,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,181.12/636,187.88 = 375,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,181.12x = 636,187.88 × 375,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,181.12x = 238,720,722,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,720,722,577.26/461,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,629.00

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