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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,029.10, 459,043.65 and 294,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,029.10, 459,043.65 and 294,365.10 is: 441,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,029.10 : 459,043.65 = 294,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,029.10/459,043.65 = 294,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,029.10x = 459,043.65 × 294,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,029.10x = 135,126,429,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,126,429,936.62/306,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,547.65

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