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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,573.68, 639,709.56 and 284,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,573.68, 639,709.56 and 284,691.12 is: 392,860.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,573.68 : 639,709.56 = 284,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,573.68/639,709.56 = 284,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,573.68x = 639,709.56 × 284,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,573.68x = 182,119,631,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,119,631,111.11/463,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,860.16

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