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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,015.60, 465,023.40 and 305,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,015.60, 465,023.40 and 305,868.40 is: 458,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,015.60 : 465,023.40 = 305,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,015.60/465,023.40 = 305,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,015.60x = 465,023.40 × 305,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,015.60x = 142,235,963,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,235,963,320.56/310,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,802.60

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