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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,592.51, 640,901.36 and 303,541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,592.51, 640,901.36 and 303,541.83 is: 418,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,592.51 : 640,901.36 = 303,541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,592.51/640,901.36 = 303,541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,592.51x = 640,901.36 × 303,541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,592.51x = 194,540,372,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,540,372,422.74/464,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,733.34

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