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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,338.99, 640,516.30 and 291,984.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,338.99, 640,516.30 and 291,984.11 is: 402,767.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,338.99 : 640,516.30 = 291,984.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,338.99/640,516.30 = 291,984.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,338.99x = 640,516.30 × 291,984.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,338.99x = 187,020,578,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,020,578,593.41/464,338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,767.34

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