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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,824.11, 637,757.40 and 436,664.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,824.11, 637,757.40 and 436,664.03 is: 603,012.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,824.11 : 637,757.40 = 436,664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,824.11/637,757.40 = 436,664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,824.11x = 637,757.40 × 436,664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,824.11x = 278,485,714,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,485,714,263.00/461,824.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,012.51

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