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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,059.60, 465,089.40 and 307,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,059.60, 465,089.40 and 307,726.80 is: 461,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,059.60 : 465,089.40 = 307,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,059.60/465,089.40 = 307,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,059.60x = 465,089.40 × 307,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,059.60x = 143,120,472,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,120,472,775.92/310,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,590.20

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