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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,622.76, 639,171.22 and 396,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,622.76, 639,171.22 and 396,362.28 is: 546,442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,622.76 : 639,171.22 = 396,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,622.76/639,171.22 = 396,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,622.76x = 639,171.22 × 396,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,622.76x = 253,343,362,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,343,362,069.58/463,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,442.89

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