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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,592.53, 637,335.14 and 298,345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,592.53, 637,335.14 and 298,345.63 is: 411,935.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,592.53 : 637,335.14 = 298,345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,592.53/637,335.14 = 298,345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,592.53x = 637,335.14 × 298,345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,592.53x = 190,146,150,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,146,150,779.37/461,592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,935.07

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