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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,370.40, 456,555.60 and 302,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,370.40, 456,555.60 and 302,620.80 is: 453,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,370.40 : 456,555.60 = 302,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,370.40/456,555.60 = 302,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,370.40x = 456,555.60 × 302,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,370.40x = 138,163,220,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,163,220,916.48/304,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,931.20

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