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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,804.62, 962,729.26 and 304,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,804.62, 962,729.26 and 304,671.60 is: 457,018.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,804.62 : 962,729.26 = 304,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,804.62/962,729.26 = 304,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,804.62x = 962,729.26 × 304,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,804.62x = 293,316,264,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,316,264,011.02/641,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,018.00

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