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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,332.30, 456,498.45 and 288,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,332.30, 456,498.45 and 288,002.70 is: 432,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,332.30 : 456,498.45 = 288,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,332.30/456,498.45 = 288,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,332.30x = 456,498.45 × 288,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,332.30x = 131,472,786,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,472,786,145.82/304,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,004.05

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