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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,623.68, 693,569.79 and 303,689.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,623.68, 693,569.79 and 303,689.53 is: 455,294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,623.68 : 693,569.79 = 303,689.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,623.68/693,569.79 = 303,689.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,623.68x = 693,569.79 × 303,689.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,623.68x = 210,629,883,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,629,883,547.30/462,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,294.21

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