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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,835.80, 638,871.30 and 302,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,835.80, 638,871.30 and 302,419.80 is: 452,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,835.80 : 638,871.30 = 302,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,835.80/638,871.30 = 302,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,835.80x = 638,871.30 × 302,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,835.80x = 193,207,330,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,207,330,771.74/426,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,650.25

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