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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,823.31, 637,756.35 and 436,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,823.31, 637,756.35 and 436,663.25 is: 603,011.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,823.31 : 637,756.35 = 436,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,823.31/637,756.35 = 436,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,823.31x = 637,756.35 × 436,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,823.31x = 278,484,760,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,484,760,499.14/461,823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,011.49

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