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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,611.51, 640,927.56 and 303,560.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,611.51, 640,927.56 and 303,560.83 is: 418,759.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,611.51 : 640,927.56 = 303,560.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,611.51/640,927.56 = 303,560.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,611.51x = 640,927.56 × 303,560.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,611.51x = 194,560,502,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,560,502,083.48/464,611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,759.54

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