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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,846.80, 638,887.80 and 302,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,846.80, 638,887.80 and 302,430.80 is: 452,666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,846.80 : 638,887.80 = 302,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,846.80/638,887.80 = 302,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,846.80x = 638,887.80 × 302,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,846.80x = 193,219,348,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,219,348,464.24/426,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,666.74

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