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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,690.88, 636,405.60 and 340,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,690.88, 636,405.60 and 340,443.84 is: 469,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,690.88 : 636,405.60 = 340,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,690.88/636,405.60 = 340,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,690.88x = 636,405.60 × 340,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,690.88x = 216,660,366,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,660,366,261.50/461,690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,275.82

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