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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,852.80, 638,896.80 and 302,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,852.80, 638,896.80 and 302,436.80 is: 452,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,852.80 : 638,896.80 = 302,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,852.80/638,896.80 = 302,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,852.80x = 638,896.80 × 302,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,852.80x = 193,225,903,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,225,903,722.24/426,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,675.73

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