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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,870.10, 456,430.35 and 296,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,870.10, 456,430.35 and 296,122.10 is: 443,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,870.10 : 456,430.35 = 296,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,870.10/456,430.35 = 296,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,870.10x = 456,430.35 × 296,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,870.10x = 135,159,113,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,159,113,745.74/304,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,333.45

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