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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,314.20, 456,471.30 and 296,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,314.20, 456,471.30 and 296,538.20 is: 444,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,314.20 : 456,471.30 = 296,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,314.20/456,471.30 = 296,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,314.20x = 456,471.30 × 296,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,314.20x = 135,361,177,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,361,177,653.66/304,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,807.30

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