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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,331.48, 452,703 and 284,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,331.48, 452,703 and 284,309.06 is: 427,129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,331.48 : 452,703 = 284,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,331.48/452,703 = 284,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,331.48x = 452,703 × 284,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,331.48x = 128,707,564,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,707,564,389.18/301,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,129.50

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