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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,712.30, 641,711.93 and 290,580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,712.30, 641,711.93 and 290,580.93 is: 401,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,712.30 : 641,711.93 = 290,580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,712.30/641,711.93 = 290,580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,712.30x = 641,711.93 × 290,580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,712.30x = 186,469,247,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,469,247,958.59/464,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,257.40

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