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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,503.70, 455,255.55 and 287,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,503.70, 455,255.55 and 287,951.70 is: 431,927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,503.70 : 455,255.55 = 287,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,503.70/455,255.55 = 287,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,503.70x = 455,255.55 × 287,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,503.70x = 131,091,609,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,091,609,556.94/303,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,927.55

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