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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,852.88, 637,797.18 and 436,692.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,852.88, 637,797.18 and 436,692.84 is: 603,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,852.88 : 637,797.18 = 436,692.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,852.88/637,797.18 = 436,692.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,852.88x = 637,797.18 × 436,692.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,852.88x = 278,521,461,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,521,461,878.19/461,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,052.34

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