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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,999.60, 455,999.40 and 289,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,999.60, 455,999.40 and 289,484.40 is: 434,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,999.60 : 455,999.40 = 289,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,999.60/455,999.40 = 289,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,999.60x = 455,999.40 × 289,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,999.60x = 132,004,712,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,004,712,709.36/303,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,226.60

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