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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,467.84, 450,053.78 and 282,802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,467.84, 450,053.78 and 282,802.32 is: 423,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,467.84 : 450,053.78 = 282,802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,467.84/450,053.78 = 282,802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,467.84x = 450,053.78 × 282,802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,467.84x = 127,276,251,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,276,251,694.76/300,467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,593.60

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