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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,332.48, 452,704.50 and 284,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,332.48, 452,704.50 and 284,310.06 is: 427,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,332.48 : 452,704.50 = 284,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,332.48/452,704.50 = 284,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,332.48x = 452,704.50 × 284,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,332.48x = 128,708,443,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,708,443,557.27/301,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,131.00

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