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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,313.60, 454,970.40 and 291,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,313.60, 454,970.40 and 291,649.60 is: 437,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,313.60 : 454,970.40 = 291,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,313.60/454,970.40 = 291,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,313.60x = 454,970.40 × 291,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,313.60x = 132,691,935,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,691,935,171.84/303,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,474.40

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