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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,469.76, 915,277.12 and 462,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,469.76, 915,277.12 and 462,160 is: 638,526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,469.76 : 915,277.12 = 462,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,469.76/915,277.12 = 462,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,469.76x = 915,277.12 × 462,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,469.76x = 423,004,473,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,004,473,779.20/662,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,526.46

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