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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,493.96, 637,149.96 and 353,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,493.96, 637,149.96 and 353,857.20 is: 488,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,493.96 : 637,149.96 = 353,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,493.96/637,149.96 = 353,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,493.96x = 637,149.96 × 353,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,493.96x = 225,460,100,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,460,100,825.71/461,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,543.99

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