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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,048.60, 456,072.90 and 295,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,048.60, 456,072.90 and 295,300.60 is: 442,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,048.60 : 456,072.90 = 295,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,048.60/456,072.90 = 295,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,048.60x = 456,072.90 × 295,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,048.60x = 134,678,601,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,678,601,013.74/304,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,950.90

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