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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,306.38, 641,959.27 and 304,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,306.38, 641,959.27 and 304,255.70 is: 419,765.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,306.38 : 641,959.27 = 304,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,306.38/641,959.27 = 304,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,306.38x = 641,959.27 × 304,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,306.38x = 195,319,767,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,319,767,065.34/465,306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,765.93

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