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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,030.24, 455,969.52 and 288,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,030.24, 455,969.52 and 288,841.08 is: 430,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,030.24 : 455,969.52 = 288,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,030.24/455,969.52 = 288,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,030.24x = 455,969.52 × 288,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,030.24x = 131,702,728,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,702,728,603.88/306,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,358.54

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