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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,708.64, 635,736.78 and 393,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,708.64, 635,736.78 and 393,572.88 is: 541,919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,708.64 : 635,736.78 = 393,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,708.64/635,736.78 = 393,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,708.64x = 635,736.78 × 393,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,708.64x = 250,208,755,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,208,755,426.53/461,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,919.15

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