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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,957.61, 643,238.15 and 351,282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,957.61, 643,238.15 and 351,282.87 is: 484,933.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,957.61 : 643,238.15 = 351,282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,957.61/643,238.15 = 351,282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,957.61x = 643,238.15 × 351,282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,957.61x = 225,958,541,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,958,541,669.08/465,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,933.69

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