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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,499.96, 637,158.24 and 353,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,499.96, 637,158.24 and 353,863.20 is: 488,552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,499.96 : 637,158.24 = 353,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,499.96/637,158.24 = 353,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,499.96x = 637,158.24 × 353,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,499.96x = 225,466,853,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,466,853,712.77/461,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,552.27

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