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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,690.34, 637,397.73 and 351,933.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,690.34, 637,397.73 and 351,933.06 is: 485,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,690.34 : 637,397.73 = 351,933.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,690.34/637,397.73 = 351,933.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,690.34x = 637,397.73 × 351,933.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,690.34x = 224,321,333,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,321,333,555.95/461,690.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,869.67

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