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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,262.06, 835,361.51 and 461,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,262.06, 835,361.51 and 461,751.12 is: 637,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,262.06 : 835,361.51 = 461,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,262.06/835,361.51 = 461,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,262.06x = 835,361.51 × 461,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,262.06x = 385,729,110,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,729,110,538.64/605,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,292.73

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