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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,534.76, 636,036.95 and 332,245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,534.76, 636,036.95 and 332,245.15 is: 457,864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,534.76 : 636,036.95 = 332,245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,534.76/636,036.95 = 332,245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,534.76x = 636,036.95 × 332,245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,534.76x = 211,320,191,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,320,191,098.81/461,534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,864.09

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