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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,495.96, 637,152.72 and 353,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,495.96, 637,152.72 and 353,859.20 is: 488,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,495.96 : 637,152.72 = 353,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,495.96/637,152.72 = 353,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,495.96x = 637,152.72 × 353,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,495.96x = 225,462,351,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,462,351,777.02/461,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,546.75

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