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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,571.77, 641,383.88 and 292,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,571.77, 641,383.88 and 292,637.12 is: 404,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,571.77 : 641,383.88 = 292,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,571.77/641,383.88 = 292,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,571.77x = 641,383.88 × 292,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,571.77x = 187,692,731,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,692,731,597.90/464,571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,012.35

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