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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,847.80, 638,889.30 and 302,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,847.80, 638,889.30 and 302,431.80 is: 452,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,847.80 : 638,889.30 = 302,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,847.80/638,889.30 = 302,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,847.80x = 638,889.30 × 302,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,847.80x = 193,220,440,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,220,440,999.74/426,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,668.24

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