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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,512.60, 456,768.90 and 289,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,512.60, 456,768.90 and 289,997.40 is: 434,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,512.60 : 456,768.90 = 289,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,512.60/456,768.90 = 289,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,512.60x = 456,768.90 × 289,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,512.60x = 132,461,793,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,461,793,400.86/304,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,996.10

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