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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,433.30, 957,212.55 and 301,635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,433.30, 957,212.55 and 301,635.30 is: 452,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,433.30 : 957,212.55 = 301,635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,433.30/957,212.55 = 301,635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,433.30x = 957,212.55 × 301,635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,433.30x = 288,729,094,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,729,094,683.02/638,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,246.30

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