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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,912.12, 638,050.73 and 371,608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,912.12, 638,050.73 and 371,608.19 is: 513,311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,912.12 : 638,050.73 = 371,608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,912.12/638,050.73 = 371,608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,912.12x = 638,050.73 × 371,608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,912.12x = 237,104,871,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,104,871,855.18/461,912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,311.65

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