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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,901.27, 637,477.54 and 384,239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,901.27, 637,477.54 and 384,239.73 is: 530,295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,901.27 : 637,477.54 = 384,239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,901.27/637,477.54 = 384,239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,901.27x = 637,477.54 × 384,239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,901.27x = 244,944,194,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,944,194,335.77/461,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,295.56

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