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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,456.74, 641,086.38 and 303,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,456.74, 641,086.38 and 303,336.82 is: 418,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,456.74 : 641,086.38 = 303,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,456.74/641,086.38 = 303,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,456.74x = 641,086.38 × 303,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,456.74x = 194,465,103,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,465,103,854.51/464,456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,693.68

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