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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,694.64, 638,483.42 and 281,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,694.64, 638,483.42 and 281,381.54 is: 388,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,694.64 : 638,483.42 = 281,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,694.64/638,483.42 = 281,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,694.64x = 638,483.42 × 281,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,694.64x = 179,657,447,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,657,447,984.07/462,694.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,285.13

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