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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,047.60, 456,071.40 and 295,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,047.60, 456,071.40 and 295,299.60 is: 442,949.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,047.60 : 456,071.40 = 295,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,047.60/456,071.40 = 295,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,047.60x = 456,071.40 × 295,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,047.60x = 134,677,701,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,677,701,991.44/304,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,949.40

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