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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,462.75, 450,046.19 and 282,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,462.75, 450,046.19 and 282,797.26 is: 423,586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,462.75 : 450,046.19 = 282,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,462.75/450,046.19 = 282,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,462.75x = 450,046.19 × 282,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,462.75x = 127,271,828,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,271,828,987.32/300,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,586.05

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