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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,005.04, 641,901.96 and 314,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,005.04, 641,901.96 and 314,306.16 is: 433,874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,005.04 : 641,901.96 = 314,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,005.04/641,901.96 = 314,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,005.04x = 641,901.96 × 314,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,005.04x = 201,753,740,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,753,740,144.07/465,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,874.31

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