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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,273.48, 637,510.50 and 354,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,273.48, 637,510.50 and 354,848.04 is: 489,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,273.48 : 637,510.50 = 354,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,273.48/637,510.50 = 354,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,273.48x = 637,510.50 × 354,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,273.48x = 226,219,351,404.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,219,351,404.42/462,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,362.60

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