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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,866.01, 465,273.99 and 302,901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,866.01, 465,273.99 and 302,901.53 is: 450,455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,866.01 : 465,273.99 = 302,901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,866.01/465,273.99 = 302,901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,866.01x = 465,273.99 × 302,901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,866.01x = 140,932,201,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,932,201,113.84/312,866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,455.46

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