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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,062.70, 459,094.05 and 304,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,062.70, 459,094.05 and 304,313.10 is: 456,469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,062.70 : 459,094.05 = 304,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,062.70/459,094.05 = 304,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,062.70x = 459,094.05 × 304,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,062.70x = 139,708,333,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,708,333,547.06/306,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,469.65

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