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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,034.60, 474,311.10 and 305,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,034.60, 474,311.10 and 305,666.60 is: 458,750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,034.60 : 474,311.10 = 305,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,034.60/474,311.10 = 305,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,034.60x = 474,311.10 × 305,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,034.60x = 144,981,061,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,981,061,279.26/316,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,750.60

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