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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,359.23, 639,400.66 and 282,051.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,359.23, 639,400.66 and 282,051.01 is: 389,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,359.23 : 639,400.66 = 282,051.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,359.23/639,400.66 = 282,051.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,359.23x = 639,400.66 × 282,051.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,359.23x = 180,343,602,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,343,602,835.06/463,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,209.04

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