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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,999.90, 455,999.85 and 287,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,999.90, 455,999.85 and 287,670.30 is: 431,505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,999.90 : 455,999.85 = 287,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,999.90/455,999.85 = 287,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,999.90x = 455,999.85 × 287,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,999.90x = 131,177,613,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,177,613,649.46/303,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,505.45

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