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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,389.63, 640,927.74 and 283,206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,389.63, 640,927.74 and 283,206.66 is: 390,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,389.63 : 640,927.74 = 283,206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,389.63/640,927.74 = 283,206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,389.63x = 640,927.74 × 283,206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,389.63x = 181,515,004,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,515,004,546.75/464,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,867.91

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