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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,202.86, 638,712.35 and 301,758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,202.86, 638,712.35 and 301,758.52 is: 416,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,202.86 : 638,712.35 = 301,758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,202.86/638,712.35 = 301,758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,202.86x = 638,712.35 × 301,758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,202.86x = 192,736,892,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,736,892,731.32/463,202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,096.08

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