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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,083.33, 644,622.61 and 285,914.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,083.33, 644,622.61 and 285,914.98 is: 394,591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,083.33 : 644,622.61 = 285,914.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,083.33/644,622.61 = 285,914.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,083.33x = 644,622.61 × 285,914.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,083.33x = 184,307,256,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,307,256,707.80/467,083.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,591.81

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