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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,824.59, 637,758.10 and 436,664.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,824.59, 637,758.10 and 436,664.53 is: 603,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,824.59 : 637,758.10 = 436,664.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,824.59/637,758.10 = 436,664.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,824.59x = 637,758.10 × 436,664.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,824.59x = 278,486,340,990.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,486,340,990.19/461,824.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,013.24

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