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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,538.18, 913,182.32 and 468,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,538.18, 913,182.32 and 468,952.52 is: 647,338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,538.18 : 913,182.32 = 468,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,538.18/913,182.32 = 468,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,538.18x = 913,182.32 × 468,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,538.18x = 428,239,150,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,239,150,183.45/661,538.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,338.53

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