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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,505.28, 455,141.28 and 209,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,505.28, 455,141.28 and 209,726.72 is: 314,509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,505.28 : 455,141.28 = 209,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,505.28/455,141.28 = 209,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,505.28x = 455,141.28 × 209,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,505.28x = 95,455,287,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,455,287,791.00/303,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,509.48

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