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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,962.32, 962,372.44 and 304,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,962.32, 962,372.44 and 304,794.96 is: 456,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,962.32 : 962,372.44 = 304,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,962.32/962,372.44 = 304,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,962.32x = 962,372.44 × 304,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,962.32x = 293,326,269,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,326,269,354.90/641,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,921.32

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