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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,230.38, 641,711.73 and 335,953.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,230.38, 641,711.73 and 335,953.57 is: 463,394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,230.38 : 641,711.73 = 335,953.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,230.38/641,711.73 = 335,953.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,230.38x = 641,711.73 × 335,953.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,230.38x = 215,585,346,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,585,346,604.38/465,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,394.82

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