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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,392.76, 640,932.06 and 283,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,392.76, 640,932.06 and 283,209.80 is: 390,872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,392.76 : 640,932.06 = 283,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,392.76/640,932.06 = 283,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,392.76x = 640,932.06 × 283,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,392.76x = 181,518,237,321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,518,237,321.53/464,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,872.24

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