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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,227.68, 450,659.04 and 293,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,227.68, 450,659.04 and 293,451.52 is: 440,487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,227.68 : 450,659.04 = 293,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,227.68/450,659.04 = 293,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,227.68x = 450,659.04 × 293,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,227.68x = 132,246,580,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,246,580,289.74/300,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,487.63

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