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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,467.10, 457,811.85 and 272,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,467.10, 457,811.85 and 272,030.30 is: 407,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,467.10 : 457,811.85 = 272,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,467.10/457,811.85 = 272,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,467.10x = 457,811.85 × 272,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,467.10x = 124,538,694,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,538,694,899.06/305,467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,699.21

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