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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,830.80, 638,863.80 and 302,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,830.80, 638,863.80 and 302,414.80 is: 452,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,830.80 : 638,863.80 = 302,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,830.80/638,863.80 = 302,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,830.80x = 638,863.80 × 302,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,830.80x = 193,201,868,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,201,868,304.24/426,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,642.75

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