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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,263.06, 835,362.89 and 461,752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,263.06, 835,362.89 and 461,752.12 is: 637,294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,263.06 : 835,362.89 = 461,752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,263.06/835,362.89 = 461,752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,263.06x = 835,362.89 × 461,752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,263.06x = 385,730,585,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,730,585,426.83/605,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,294.11

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