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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,596.13, 638,189.28 and 360,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,596.13, 638,189.28 and 360,444.24 is: 497,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,596.13 : 638,189.28 = 360,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,596.13/638,189.28 = 360,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,596.13x = 638,189.28 × 360,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,596.13x = 230,031,650,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,031,650,005.75/462,596.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,262.37

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