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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,410.95, 638,962.26 and 371,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,410.95, 638,962.26 and 371,456.72 is: 512,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,410.95 : 638,962.26 = 371,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,410.95/638,962.26 = 371,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,410.95x = 638,962.26 × 371,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,410.95x = 237,346,822,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,346,822,108.58/463,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,173.53

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