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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,801.70, 638,477.93 and 301,598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,801.70, 638,477.93 and 301,598.02 is: 416,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,801.70 : 638,477.93 = 301,598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,801.70/638,477.93 = 301,598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,801.70x = 638,477.93 × 301,598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,801.70x = 192,563,679,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,563,679,501.70/462,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,082.48

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