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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,998.90, 455,998.35 and 287,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,998.90, 455,998.35 and 287,669.30 is: 431,503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,998.90 : 455,998.35 = 287,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,998.90/455,998.35 = 287,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,998.90x = 455,998.35 × 287,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,998.90x = 131,176,726,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,176,726,145.66/303,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,503.95

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