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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,572.68, 641,385.12 and 292,638.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,572.68, 641,385.12 and 292,638.03 is: 404,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,572.68 : 641,385.12 = 292,638.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,572.68/641,385.12 = 292,638.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,572.68x = 641,385.12 × 292,638.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,572.68x = 187,693,677,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,693,677,988.11/464,572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,013.59

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