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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,264.94, 643,388.12 and 294,117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,264.94, 643,388.12 and 294,117.94 is: 405,846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,264.94 : 643,388.12 = 294,117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,264.94/643,388.12 = 294,117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,264.94x = 643,388.12 × 294,117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,264.94x = 189,231,985,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,231,985,257.93/466,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,846.48

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