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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,848.80, 638,890.80 and 302,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,848.80, 638,890.80 and 302,432.80 is: 452,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,848.80 : 638,890.80 = 302,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,848.80/638,890.80 = 302,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,848.80x = 638,890.80 × 302,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,848.80x = 193,221,533,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,221,533,538.24/426,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,669.74

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