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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,999.60, 467,999.40 and 305,778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,999.60, 467,999.40 and 305,778.80 is: 458,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,999.60 : 467,999.40 = 305,778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,999.60/467,999.40 = 305,778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,999.60x = 467,999.40 × 305,778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,999.60x = 143,104,294,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,104,294,932.72/311,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,668.20

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