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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,670.60, 693,228.30 and 304,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,670.60, 693,228.30 and 304,817.80 is: 456,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,670.60 : 693,228.30 = 304,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,670.60/693,228.30 = 304,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,670.60x = 693,228.30 × 304,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,670.60x = 211,308,325,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,308,325,303.74/462,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,714.40

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