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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,535.76, 636,038.33 and 332,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,535.76, 636,038.33 and 332,246.15 is: 457,865.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,535.76 : 636,038.33 = 332,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,535.76/636,038.33 = 332,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,535.76x = 636,038.33 × 332,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,535.76x = 211,321,286,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,321,286,394.93/461,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,865.47

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