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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,411.45, 638,962.95 and 371,457.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,411.45, 638,962.95 and 371,457.21 is: 512,174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,411.45 : 638,962.95 = 371,457.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,411.45/638,962.95 = 371,457.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,411.45x = 638,962.95 × 371,457.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,411.45x = 237,347,394,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,347,394,700.37/463,411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,174.21

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