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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,266, 636,216.84 and 299,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,266, 636,216.84 and 299,819.92 is: 413,536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,266 : 636,216.84 = 299,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,266/636,216.84 = 299,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,266x = 636,216.84 × 299,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,266x = 190,750,482,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,750,482,071.45/461,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,536.84

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