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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,551.96, 647,992.80 and 285,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,551.96, 647,992.80 and 285,727.32 is: 394,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,551.96 : 647,992.80 = 285,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,551.96/647,992.80 = 285,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,551.96x = 647,992.80 × 285,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,551.96x = 185,149,246,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,149,246,123.30/469,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,310.45

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