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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,290.36, 635,018.22 and 281,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,290.36, 635,018.22 and 281,546.04 is: 388,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,290.36 : 635,018.22 = 281,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,290.36/635,018.22 = 281,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,290.36x = 635,018.22 × 281,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,290.36x = 178,786,865,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,786,865,168.85/460,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,421.92

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