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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,221.31, 640,739.36 and 283,033.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,221.31, 640,739.36 and 283,033.15 is: 390,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,221.31 : 640,739.36 = 283,033.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,221.31/640,739.36 = 283,033.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,221.31x = 640,739.36 × 283,033.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,221.31x = 181,350,478,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,350,478,495.52/464,221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,655.23

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