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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,336.08, 640,512.30 and 291,981.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,336.08, 640,512.30 and 291,981.26 is: 402,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,336.08 : 640,512.30 = 291,981.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,336.08/640,512.30 = 291,981.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,336.08x = 640,512.30 × 291,981.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,336.08x = 187,017,591,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,017,591,095.71/464,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,763.43

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