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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,738.52, 637,162.03 and 456,340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,738.52, 637,162.03 and 456,340.44 is: 625,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,738.52 : 637,162.03 = 456,340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,738.52/637,162.03 = 456,340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,738.52x = 637,162.03 × 456,340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,738.52x = 290,762,801,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,762,801,121.49/464,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,648.16

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