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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,104.64, 641,914.58 and 283,922.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,104.64, 641,914.58 and 283,922.04 is: 391,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,104.64 : 641,914.58 = 283,922.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,104.64/641,914.58 = 283,922.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,104.64x = 641,914.58 × 283,922.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,104.64x = 182,253,694,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,253,694,559.58/465,104.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,855.25

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