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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,982.20, 958,010.10 and 461,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,982.20, 958,010.10 and 461,726.20 is: 693,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,982.20 : 958,010.10 = 461,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,982.20/958,010.10 = 461,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,982.20x = 958,010.10 × 461,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,982.20x = 442,338,363,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,338,363,034.62/637,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,339.66

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