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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,225.10, 636,248.61 and 375,280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,225.10, 636,248.61 and 375,280.05 is: 517,689.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,225.10 : 636,248.61 = 375,280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,225.10/636,248.61 = 375,280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,225.10x = 636,248.61 × 375,280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,225.10x = 238,771,410,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,771,410,173.23/461,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,689.54

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