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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,684.37, 637,135.23 and 289,609.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,684.37, 637,135.23 and 289,609.67 is: 399,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,684.37 : 637,135.23 = 289,609.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,684.37/637,135.23 = 289,609.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,684.37x = 637,135.23 × 289,609.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,684.37x = 184,520,520,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,520,520,520.00/461,684.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,668.11

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