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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,541.52, 639,696.36 and 302,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,541.52, 639,696.36 and 302,499.60 is: 417,455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,541.52 : 639,696.36 = 302,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,541.52/639,696.36 = 302,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,541.52x = 639,696.36 × 302,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,541.52x = 193,507,893,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,507,893,021.46/463,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,455.36

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