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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,597.70, 453,896.55 and 287,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,597.70, 453,896.55 and 287,045.70 is: 430,568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,597.70 : 453,896.55 = 287,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,597.70/453,896.55 = 287,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,597.70x = 453,896.55 × 287,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,597.70x = 130,289,052,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,289,052,922.34/302,597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,568.55

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