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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,297.39, 641,946.88 and 304,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,297.39, 641,946.88 and 304,246.71 is: 419,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,297.39 : 641,946.88 = 304,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,297.39/641,946.88 = 304,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,297.39x = 641,946.88 × 304,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,297.39x = 195,310,226,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,310,226,234.77/465,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,753.54

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