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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,763.01, 640,305.90 and 289,599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,763.01, 640,305.90 and 289,599.30 is: 399,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,763.01 : 640,305.90 = 289,599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,763.01/640,305.90 = 289,599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,763.01x = 640,305.90 × 289,599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,763.01x = 185,432,140,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,432,140,425.87/463,763.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,842.45

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