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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,637.36, 638,801.40 and 355,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,637.36, 638,801.40 and 355,036.96 is: 490,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,637.36 : 638,801.40 = 355,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,637.36/638,801.40 = 355,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,637.36x = 638,801.40 × 355,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,637.36x = 226,798,107,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,798,107,099.74/462,637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,228.69

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