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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,588.27, 641,257.18 and 303,439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,588.27, 641,257.18 and 303,439.85 is: 418,828.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,588.27 : 641,257.18 = 303,439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,588.27/641,257.18 = 303,439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,588.27x = 641,257.18 × 303,439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,588.27x = 194,582,978,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,582,978,545.74/464,588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,828.87

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