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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,363.93, 635,611.98 and 397,595.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,363.93, 635,611.98 and 397,595.93 is: 546,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,363.93 : 635,611.98 = 397,595.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,363.93/635,611.98 = 397,595.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,363.93x = 635,611.98 × 397,595.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,363.93x = 252,716,733,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,716,733,129.18/462,363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,575.36

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