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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,136.80, 456,205.20 and 289,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,136.80, 456,205.20 and 289,621.60 is: 434,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,136.80 : 456,205.20 = 289,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,136.80/456,205.20 = 289,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,136.80x = 456,205.20 × 289,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,136.80x = 132,126,879,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,126,879,952.32/304,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,432.40

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