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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,851.88, 637,795.80 and 436,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,851.88, 637,795.80 and 436,691.84 is: 603,050.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,851.88 : 637,795.80 = 436,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,851.88/637,795.80 = 436,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,851.88x = 637,795.80 × 436,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,851.88x = 278,520,221,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,520,221,446.27/461,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,050.96

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