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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,593.20, 453,889.80 and 287,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,593.20, 453,889.80 and 287,041.20 is: 430,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,593.20 : 453,889.80 = 287,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,593.20/453,889.80 = 287,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,593.20x = 453,889.80 × 287,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,593.20x = 130,285,072,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,285,072,859.76/302,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,561.80

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