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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,107, 644,712.66 and 305,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,107, 644,712.66 and 305,868.40 is: 422,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,107 : 644,712.66 = 305,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,107/644,712.66 = 305,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,107x = 644,712.66 × 305,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,107x = 197,197,229,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,197,229,773.94/467,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,167.15

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