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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,524.20, 701,286.30 and 290,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,524.20, 701,286.30 and 290,231.40 is: 435,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,524.20 : 701,286.30 = 290,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,524.20/701,286.30 = 290,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,524.20x = 701,286.30 × 290,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,524.20x = 203,535,304,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,535,304,649.82/467,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,347.10

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