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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,943.96, 637,922.94 and 436,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,943.96, 637,922.94 and 436,785.24 is: 603,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,943.96 : 637,922.94 = 436,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,943.96/637,922.94 = 436,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,943.96x = 637,922.94 × 436,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,943.96x = 278,635,324,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,635,324,449.41/461,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,179.93

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