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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,336.83, 640,513.34 and 291,982.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,336.83, 640,513.34 and 291,982.01 is: 402,764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,336.83 : 640,513.34 = 291,982.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,336.83/640,513.34 = 291,982.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,336.83x = 640,513.34 × 291,982.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,336.83x = 187,018,372,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,018,372,586.39/464,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,764.46

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