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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,048.46, 637,926.78 and 413,566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,048.46, 637,926.78 and 413,566.36 is: 570,990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,048.46 : 637,926.78 = 413,566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,048.46/637,926.78 = 413,566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,048.46x = 637,926.78 × 413,566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,048.46x = 263,825,056,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,825,056,351.12/462,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,990.01

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