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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,041.70, 459,062.55 and 304,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,041.70, 459,062.55 and 304,292.10 is: 456,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,041.70 : 459,062.55 = 304,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,041.70/459,062.55 = 304,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,041.70x = 459,062.55 × 304,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,041.70x = 139,689,107,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,689,107,370.86/306,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,438.15

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