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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,941.80, 640,548.06 and 356,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,941.80, 640,548.06 and 356,319.50 is: 491,957.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,941.80 : 640,548.06 = 356,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,941.80/640,548.06 = 356,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,941.80x = 640,548.06 × 356,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,941.80x = 228,239,764,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,239,764,465.17/463,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,957.75

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