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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,184.49, 643,101.71 and 294,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,184.49, 643,101.71 and 294,315.45 is: 406,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,184.49 : 643,101.71 = 294,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,184.49/643,101.71 = 294,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,184.49x = 643,101.71 × 294,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,184.49x = 189,274,767,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,274,767,702.84/466,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,008.29

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