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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,684.34, 637,389.45 and 351,927.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,684.34, 637,389.45 and 351,927.05 is: 485,861.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,684.34 : 637,389.45 = 351,927.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,684.34/637,389.45 = 351,927.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,684.34x = 637,389.45 × 351,927.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,684.34x = 224,314,585,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,314,585,652.68/461,684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,861.37

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