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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,100.06, 640,498.71 and 282,767.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,100.06, 640,498.71 and 282,767.58 is: 390,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,100.06 : 640,498.71 = 282,767.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,100.06/640,498.71 = 282,767.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,100.06x = 640,498.71 × 282,767.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,100.06x = 181,112,270,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,112,270,219.82/464,100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,244.01

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