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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,999.40, 455,999.10 and 287,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,999.40, 455,999.10 and 287,669.80 is: 431,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,999.40 : 455,999.10 = 287,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,999.40/455,999.10 = 287,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,999.40x = 455,999.10 × 287,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,999.40x = 131,177,169,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,177,169,897.18/303,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,504.70

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