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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,871.09, 649,065.96 and 385,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,871.09, 649,065.96 and 385,184.43 is: 530,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,871.09 : 649,065.96 = 385,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,871.09/649,065.96 = 385,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,871.09x = 649,065.96 × 385,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,871.09x = 250,010,101,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,010,101,835.00/470,871.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,952.33

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