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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,147.70, 453,221.55 and 283,485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,147.70, 453,221.55 and 283,485.30 is: 425,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,147.70 : 453,221.55 = 283,485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,147.70/453,221.55 = 283,485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,147.70x = 453,221.55 × 283,485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,147.70x = 128,481,647,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,481,647,068.22/302,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,227.95

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