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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,819.46, 645,432.28 and 381,629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,819.46, 645,432.28 and 381,629.45 is: 526,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,819.46 : 645,432.28 = 381,629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,819.46/645,432.28 = 381,629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,819.46x = 645,432.28 × 381,629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,819.46x = 246,315,960,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,315,960,893.34/467,819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,519.28

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