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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,256.04, 634,826.16 and 307,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,256.04, 634,826.16 and 307,217.07 is: 423,741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,256.04 : 634,826.16 = 307,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,256.04/634,826.16 = 307,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,256.04x = 634,826.16 × 307,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,256.04x = 195,029,432,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,029,432,834.55/460,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,741.17

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