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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,297.84, 640,996.47 and 355,201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,297.84, 640,996.47 and 355,201.17 is: 490,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,297.84 : 640,996.47 = 355,201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,297.84/640,996.47 = 355,201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,297.84x = 640,996.47 × 355,201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,297.84x = 227,682,696,109.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,682,696,109.87/464,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,380.70

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