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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,591.26, 638,182.56 and 360,439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,591.26, 638,182.56 and 360,439.37 is: 497,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,591.26 : 638,182.56 = 360,439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,591.26/638,182.56 = 360,439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,591.26x = 638,182.56 × 360,439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,591.26x = 230,026,119,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,026,119,178.99/462,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,255.66

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