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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,768.33, 640,313.24 and 289,604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,768.33, 640,313.24 and 289,604.62 is: 399,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,768.33 : 640,313.24 = 289,604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,768.33/640,313.24 = 289,604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,768.33x = 640,313.24 × 289,604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,768.33x = 185,437,672,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,437,672,551.17/463,768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,849.80

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