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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,035.70, 459,053.55 and 304,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,035.70, 459,053.55 and 304,286.10 is: 456,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,035.70 : 459,053.55 = 304,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,035.70/459,053.55 = 304,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,035.70x = 459,053.55 × 304,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,035.70x = 139,683,614,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,683,614,420.66/306,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,429.15

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