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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,127.79, 634,878.81 and 290,263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,127.79, 634,878.81 and 290,263.50 is: 400,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,127.79 : 634,878.81 = 290,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,127.79/634,878.81 = 290,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,127.79x = 634,878.81 × 290,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,127.79x = 184,282,145,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,282,145,466.44/460,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,502.10

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