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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,715.14, 635,745.68 and 393,579.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,715.14, 635,745.68 and 393,579.38 is: 541,928.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,715.14 : 635,745.68 = 393,579.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,715.14/635,745.68 = 393,579.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,715.14x = 635,745.68 × 393,579.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,715.14x = 250,216,390,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,216,390,572.08/461,715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,928.06

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