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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,588.61, 641,357.55 and 311,571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,588.61, 641,357.55 and 311,571.06 is: 430,119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,588.61 : 641,357.55 = 311,571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,588.61/641,357.55 = 311,571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,588.61x = 641,357.55 × 311,571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,588.61x = 199,828,451,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,828,451,692.50/464,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,119.14

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