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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,999.97, 644,508.50 and 285,832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,999.97, 644,508.50 and 285,832.53 is: 394,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,999.97 : 644,508.50 = 285,832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,999.97/644,508.50 = 285,832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,999.97x = 644,508.50 × 285,832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,999.97x = 184,221,493,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,221,493,732.34/466,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,478.60

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