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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,259.26, 661,441.93 and 304,846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,259.26, 661,441.93 and 304,846.45 is: 420,728.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,259.26 : 661,441.93 = 304,846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,259.26/661,441.93 = 304,846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,259.26x = 661,441.93 × 304,846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,259.26x = 201,638,224,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,638,224,241.65/479,259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,728.91

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