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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,173.08, 639,481.92 and 356,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,173.08, 639,481.92 and 356,301.68 is: 491,929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,173.08 : 639,481.92 = 356,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,173.08/639,481.92 = 356,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,173.08x = 639,481.92 × 356,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,173.08x = 227,848,482,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,848,482,425.63/463,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,929.46

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