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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,115.80, 450,173.70 and 289,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,115.80, 450,173.70 and 289,618.20 is: 434,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,115.80 : 450,173.70 = 289,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,115.80/450,173.70 = 289,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,115.80x = 450,173.70 × 289,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,115.80x = 130,378,496,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,378,496,681.34/300,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,427.30

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