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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,001.40, 456,002.10 and 287,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,001.40, 456,002.10 and 287,671.80 is: 431,507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,001.40 : 456,002.10 = 287,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,001.40/456,002.10 = 287,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,001.40x = 456,002.10 × 287,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,001.40x = 131,178,944,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,178,944,910.78/304,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,507.70

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