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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,966.46, 637,495.74 and 289,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,966.46, 637,495.74 and 289,977.18 is: 400,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,966.46 : 637,495.74 = 289,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,966.46/637,495.74 = 289,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,966.46x = 637,495.74 × 289,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,966.46x = 184,859,216,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,859,216,947.21/461,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,157.23

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