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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,825.40, 637,758.72 and 436,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,825.40, 637,758.72 and 436,665.24 is: 603,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,825.40 : 637,758.72 = 436,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,825.40/637,758.72 = 436,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,825.40x = 637,758.72 × 436,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,825.40x = 278,487,064,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,487,064,530.89/461,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,013.75

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