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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,979.98, 641,507.17 and 303,927.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,979.98, 641,507.17 and 303,927.86 is: 419,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,979.98 : 641,507.17 = 303,927.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,979.98/641,507.17 = 303,927.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,979.98x = 641,507.17 × 303,927.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,979.98x = 194,971,901,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,971,901,352.76/464,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,312.46

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