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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,904.77, 761,061.51 and 461,226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,904.77, 761,061.51 and 461,226.89 is: 636,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,904.77 : 761,061.51 = 461,226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,904.77/761,061.51 = 461,226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,904.77x = 761,061.51 × 461,226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,904.77x = 351,022,035,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,022,035,258.66/551,904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,019.21

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