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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,594.63, 638,187.21 and 360,442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,594.63, 638,187.21 and 360,442.74 is: 497,260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,594.63 : 638,187.21 = 360,442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,594.63/638,187.21 = 360,442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,594.63x = 638,187.21 × 360,442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,594.63x = 230,029,948,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,029,948,998.56/462,594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,260.31

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