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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,531.09, 638,399.55 and 301,104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,531.09, 638,399.55 and 301,104.97 is: 415,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,531.09 : 638,399.55 = 301,104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,531.09/638,399.55 = 301,104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,531.09x = 638,399.55 × 301,104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,531.09x = 192,225,277,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,225,277,350.76/462,531.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,594.28

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