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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,195.82, 647,768.86 and 305,872.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,195.82, 647,768.86 and 305,872.99 is: 458,438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,195.82 : 647,768.86 = 305,872.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,195.82/647,768.86 = 305,872.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,195.82x = 647,768.86 × 305,872.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,195.82x = 198,134,995,652.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,134,995,652.99/432,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,438.02

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