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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,430.40, 702,251.84 and 379,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,430.40, 702,251.84 and 379,463.28 is: 568,875.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,430.40 : 702,251.84 = 379,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,430.40/702,251.84 = 379,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,430.40x = 702,251.84 × 379,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,430.40x = 266,478,786,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,478,786,592.44/468,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,875.95

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