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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,386.72, 640,796.64 and 283,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,386.72, 640,796.64 and 283,033.12 is: 390,550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,386.72 : 640,796.64 = 283,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,386.72/640,796.64 = 283,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,386.72x = 640,796.64 × 283,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,386.72x = 181,366,672,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,366,672,304.72/464,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,550.94

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