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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,013.70, 451,520.55 and 282,351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,013.70, 451,520.55 and 282,351.30 is: 423,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,013.70 : 451,520.55 = 282,351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,013.70/451,520.55 = 282,351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,013.70x = 451,520.55 × 282,351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,013.70x = 127,487,414,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,487,414,269.22/301,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,526.95

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