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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,794.51, 649,086.62 and 304,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,794.51, 649,086.62 and 304,927.37 is: 420,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,794.51 : 649,086.62 = 304,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,794.51/649,086.62 = 304,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,794.51x = 649,086.62 × 304,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,794.51x = 197,924,275,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,924,275,225.51/470,794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,404.80

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