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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,916.56, 639,764.04 and 302,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,916.56, 639,764.04 and 302,720.08 is: 417,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,916.56 : 639,764.04 = 302,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,916.56/639,764.04 = 302,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,916.56x = 639,764.04 × 302,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,916.56x = 193,669,421,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,669,421,369.92/463,916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,466.07

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