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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,030.30, 468,045.45 and 298,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,030.30, 468,045.45 and 298,908.30 is: 448,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,030.30 : 468,045.45 = 298,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,030.30/468,045.45 = 298,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,030.30x = 468,045.45 × 298,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,030.30x = 139,902,669,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,902,669,782.24/312,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,362.45

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