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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,958.32, 962,366.43 and 304,790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,958.32, 962,366.43 and 304,790.96 is: 456,915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,958.32 : 962,366.43 = 304,790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,958.32/962,366.43 = 304,790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,958.32x = 962,366.43 × 304,790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,958.32x = 293,320,588,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,320,588,071.47/641,958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,915.32

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