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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,999.20, 458,998.80 and 288,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,999.20, 458,998.80 and 288,503.20 is: 432,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,999.20 : 458,998.80 = 288,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,999.20/458,998.80 = 288,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,999.20x = 458,998.80 × 288,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,999.20x = 132,422,622,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,422,622,596.16/305,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,754.80

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