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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,563.52, 639,726.72 and 302,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,563.52, 639,726.72 and 302,521.60 is: 417,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,563.52 : 639,726.72 = 302,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,563.52/639,726.72 = 302,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,563.52x = 639,726.72 × 302,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,563.52x = 193,531,150,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,531,150,897.15/463,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,485.72

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