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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,737.52, 637,160.66 and 456,339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,737.52, 637,160.66 and 456,339.44 is: 625,646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,737.52 : 637,160.66 = 456,339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,737.52/637,160.66 = 456,339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,737.52x = 637,160.66 × 456,339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,737.52x = 290,761,538,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,761,538,774.43/464,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,646.79

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