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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,875.70, 639,020.37 and 301,828.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,875.70, 639,020.37 and 301,828.98 is: 416,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,875.70 : 639,020.37 = 301,828.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,875.70/639,020.37 = 301,828.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,875.70x = 639,020.37 × 301,828.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,875.70x = 192,874,866,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,874,866,476.32/462,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,688.25

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