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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,220.18, 640,737.81 and 283,032.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,220.18, 640,737.81 and 283,032.02 is: 390,653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,220.18 : 640,737.81 = 283,032.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,220.18/640,737.81 = 283,032.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,220.18x = 640,737.81 × 283,032.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,220.18x = 181,349,318,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,349,318,256.52/464,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,653.67

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