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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,221.40, 640,739.48 and 283,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,221.40, 640,739.48 and 283,033.23 is: 390,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,221.40 : 640,739.48 = 283,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,221.40/640,739.48 = 283,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,221.40x = 640,739.48 × 283,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,221.40x = 181,350,560,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,350,560,794.98/464,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,655.32

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