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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,915.05, 644,316.35 and 275,946.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,915.05, 644,316.35 and 275,946.21 is: 380,790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,915.05 : 644,316.35 = 275,946.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,915.05/644,316.35 = 275,946.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,915.05x = 644,316.35 × 275,946.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,915.05x = 177,796,653,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,796,653,443.80/466,915.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,790.15

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