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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,444.10, 640,939.50 and 347,951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,444.10, 640,939.50 and 347,951.16 is: 480,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,444.10 : 640,939.50 = 347,951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,444.10/640,939.50 = 347,951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,444.10x = 640,939.50 × 347,951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,444.10x = 223,015,642,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,015,642,514.82/464,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,177.58

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