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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,226.93, 693,340.42 and 302,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,226.93, 693,340.42 and 302,437.12 is: 453,655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,226.93 : 693,340.42 = 302,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,226.93/693,340.42 = 302,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,226.93x = 693,340.42 × 302,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,226.93x = 209,691,879,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,691,879,804.39/462,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,655.70

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