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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,613.58, 638,211.22 and 309,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,613.58, 638,211.22 and 309,701.02 is: 427,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,613.58 : 638,211.22 = 309,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,613.58/638,211.22 = 309,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,613.58x = 638,211.22 × 309,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,613.58x = 197,654,665,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,654,665,809.44/462,613.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,256.51

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