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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,945.46, 637,925.01 and 436,786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,945.46, 637,925.01 and 436,786.74 is: 603,182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,945.46 : 637,925.01 = 436,786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,945.46/637,925.01 = 436,786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,945.46x = 637,925.01 × 436,786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,945.46x = 278,637,185,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,637,185,482.37/461,945.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,182.00

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