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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,199.23, 459,372.62 and 301,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,199.23, 459,372.62 and 301,115.40 is: 451,745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,199.23 : 459,372.62 = 301,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,199.23/459,372.62 = 301,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,199.23x = 459,372.62 × 301,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,199.23x = 138,324,170,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,324,170,220.35/306,199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,745.65

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