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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,225.08, 639,350.24 and 281,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,225.08, 639,350.24 and 281,996.76 is: 389,216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,225.08 : 639,350.24 = 281,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,225.08/639,350.24 = 281,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,225.08x = 639,350.24 × 281,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,225.08x = 180,294,694,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,294,694,775.24/463,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,216.18

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