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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,928.96, 637,902.18 and 436,770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,928.96, 637,902.18 and 436,770.27 is: 603,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,928.96 : 637,902.18 = 436,770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,928.96/637,902.18 = 436,770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,928.96x = 637,902.18 × 436,770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,928.96x = 278,616,707,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,616,707,392.19/461,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,159.21

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