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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,538.52, 639,747.96 and 334,893.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,538.52, 639,747.96 and 334,893.33 is: 462,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,538.52 : 639,747.96 = 334,893.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,538.52/639,747.96 = 334,893.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,538.52x = 639,747.96 × 334,893.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,538.52x = 214,247,324,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,247,324,685.11/463,538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,199.61

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