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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,733.51, 692,848 and 302,409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,733.51, 692,848 and 302,409.94 is: 452,796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,733.51 : 692,848 = 302,409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,733.51/692,848 = 302,409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,733.51x = 692,848 × 302,409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,733.51x = 209,524,122,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,524,122,109.12/462,733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,796.52

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