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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,698.38, 637,408.85 and 351,941.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,698.38, 637,408.85 and 351,941.09 is: 485,880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,698.38 : 637,408.85 = 351,941.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,698.38/637,408.85 = 351,941.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,698.38x = 637,408.85 × 351,941.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,698.38x = 224,330,360,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,330,360,497.90/461,698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,880.76

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