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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,849.88, 637,793.04 and 436,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,849.88, 637,793.04 and 436,689.84 is: 603,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,849.88 : 637,793.04 = 436,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,849.88/637,793.04 = 436,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,849.88x = 637,793.04 × 436,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,849.88x = 278,517,740,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,517,740,590.71/461,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,048.20

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