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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,233.24, 646,003.71 and 304,815.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,233.24, 646,003.71 and 304,815.13 is: 420,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,233.24 : 646,003.71 = 304,815.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,233.24/646,003.71 = 304,815.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,233.24x = 646,003.71 × 304,815.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,233.24x = 196,911,703,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,911,703,229.12/468,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,541.92

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