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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,823.59, 637,756.72 and 436,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,823.59, 637,756.72 and 436,663.53 is: 603,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,823.59 : 637,756.72 = 436,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,823.59/637,756.72 = 436,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,823.59x = 637,756.72 × 436,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,823.59x = 278,485,099,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,485,099,544.76/461,823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,011.85

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