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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,940.80, 640,546.68 and 356,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,940.80, 640,546.68 and 356,318.50 is: 491,956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,940.80 : 640,546.68 = 356,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,940.80/640,546.68 = 356,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,940.80x = 640,546.68 × 356,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,940.80x = 228,238,632,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,238,632,197.58/463,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,956.37

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