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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,280.24, 647,437.02 and 308,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,280.24, 647,437.02 and 308,222.60 is: 425,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,280.24 : 647,437.02 = 308,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,280.24/647,437.02 = 308,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,280.24x = 647,437.02 × 308,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,280.24x = 199,554,721,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,554,721,640.65/469,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,235.72

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