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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,390.63, 640,929.12 and 283,207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,390.63, 640,929.12 and 283,207.66 is: 390,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,390.63 : 640,929.12 = 283,207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,390.63/640,929.12 = 283,207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,390.63x = 640,929.12 × 283,207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,390.63x = 181,516,036,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,516,036,301.06/464,390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,869.29

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