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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,629.77, 640,952.73 and 303,579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,629.77, 640,952.73 and 303,579.09 is: 418,784.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,629.77 : 640,952.73 = 303,579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,629.77/640,952.73 = 303,579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,629.77x = 640,952.73 × 303,579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,629.77x = 194,579,846,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,579,846,506.42/464,629.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,784.72

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