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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,825.60, 637,759.48 and 436,665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,825.60, 637,759.48 and 436,665.54 is: 603,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,825.60 : 637,759.48 = 436,665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,825.60/637,759.48 = 436,665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,825.60x = 637,759.48 × 436,665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,825.60x = 278,487,587,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,487,587,724.32/461,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,014.62

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