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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,471.59, 450,059.40 and 282,806.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,471.59, 450,059.40 and 282,806.07 is: 423,599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,471.59 : 450,059.40 = 282,806.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,471.59/450,059.40 = 282,806.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,471.59x = 450,059.40 × 282,806.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,471.59x = 127,279,530,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,279,530,180.56/300,471.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,599.22

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