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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,844.80, 638,884.80 and 302,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,844.80, 638,884.80 and 302,428.80 is: 452,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,844.80 : 638,884.80 = 302,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,844.80/638,884.80 = 302,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,844.80x = 638,884.80 × 302,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,844.80x = 193,217,163,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,217,163,402.24/426,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,663.74

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