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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,414.08, 637,942.56 and 366,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,414.08, 637,942.56 and 366,536 is: 505,669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,414.08 : 637,942.56 = 366,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,414.08/637,942.56 = 366,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,414.08x = 637,942.56 × 366,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,414.08x = 233,828,914,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,828,914,172.16/462,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,669.97

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