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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,406.70, 639,555.12 and 282,224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,406.70, 639,555.12 and 282,224.82 is: 389,503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,406.70 : 639,555.12 = 282,224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,406.70/639,555.12 = 282,224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,406.70x = 639,555.12 × 282,224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,406.70x = 180,498,328,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,498,328,622.08/463,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,503.06

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