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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,859.51, 644,293.59 and 285,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,859.51, 644,293.59 and 285,606.18 is: 394,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,859.51 : 644,293.59 = 285,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,859.51/644,293.59 = 285,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,859.51x = 644,293.59 × 285,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,859.51x = 184,014,231,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,014,231,038.39/466,859.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,153.33

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