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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,001.90, 456,002.85 and 287,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,001.90, 456,002.85 and 287,672.30 is: 431,508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,001.90 : 456,002.85 = 287,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,001.90/456,002.85 = 287,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,001.90x = 456,002.85 × 287,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,001.90x = 131,179,388,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,179,388,666.06/304,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,508.45

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