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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,744.80, 957,679.80 and 301,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,744.80, 957,679.80 and 301,946.80 is: 452,713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,744.80 : 957,679.80 = 301,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,744.80/957,679.80 = 301,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,744.80x = 957,679.80 × 301,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,744.80x = 289,168,351,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,168,351,034.64/638,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,713.43

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