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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,024.52, 737,688.22 and 462,295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,024.52, 737,688.22 and 462,295.97 is: 637,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,024.52 : 737,688.22 = 462,295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,024.52/737,688.22 = 462,295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,024.52x = 737,688.22 × 462,295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,024.52x = 341,030,285,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,030,285,222.55/535,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,410.58

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