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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,474.80, 456,712.20 and 288,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,474.80, 456,712.20 and 288,145.20 is: 432,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,474.80 : 456,712.20 = 288,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,474.80/456,712.20 = 288,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,474.80x = 456,712.20 × 288,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,474.80x = 131,599,428,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,599,428,211.44/304,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,217.80

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