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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,801.62, 962,724.75 and 304,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,801.62, 962,724.75 and 304,668.60 is: 457,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,801.62 : 962,724.75 = 304,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,801.62/962,724.75 = 304,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,801.62x = 962,724.75 × 304,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,801.62x = 293,312,001,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,312,001,767.85/641,801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,013.50

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