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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,089.94, 637,269.64 and 384,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,089.94, 637,269.64 and 384,821.40 is: 530,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,089.94 : 637,269.64 = 384,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,089.94/637,269.64 = 384,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,089.94x = 637,269.64 × 384,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,089.94x = 245,234,995,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,234,995,042.30/462,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,708.36

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