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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,587.04, 638,476.92 and 301,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,587.04, 638,476.92 and 301,161.24 is: 415,672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,587.04 : 638,476.92 = 301,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,587.04/638,476.92 = 301,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,587.04x = 638,476.92 × 301,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,587.04x = 192,284,500,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,284,500,938.58/462,587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,672.05

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