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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,356.76, 642,261.75 and 284,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,356.76, 642,261.75 and 284,173.74 is: 392,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,356.76 : 642,261.75 = 284,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,356.76/642,261.75 = 284,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,356.76x = 642,261.75 × 284,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,356.76x = 182,513,923,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,513,923,556.45/465,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,202.15

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