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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,861.90, 454,292.85 and 297,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,861.90, 454,292.85 and 297,029.90 is: 445,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,861.90 : 454,292.85 = 297,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,861.90/454,292.85 = 297,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,861.90x = 454,292.85 × 297,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,861.90x = 134,938,559,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,938,559,806.22/302,861.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,544.85

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