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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,638.06, 643,995.95 and 282,930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,638.06, 643,995.95 and 282,930.06 is: 390,464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,638.06 : 643,995.95 = 282,930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,638.06/643,995.95 = 282,930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,638.06x = 643,995.95 × 282,930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,638.06x = 182,205,812,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,205,812,773.26/466,638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,464.96

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