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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,567.68, 639,701.28 and 284,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,567.68, 639,701.28 and 284,685.12 is: 392,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,567.68 : 639,701.28 = 284,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,567.68/639,701.28 = 284,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,567.68x = 639,701.28 × 284,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,567.68x = 182,113,435,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,113,435,660.95/463,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,851.88

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