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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,863.48, 637,732.02 and 354,263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,863.48, 637,732.02 and 354,263.08 is: 489,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,863.48 : 637,732.02 = 354,263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,863.48/637,732.02 = 354,263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,863.48x = 637,732.02 × 354,263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,863.48x = 225,924,909,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,924,909,619.82/461,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,159.50

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