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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,307.40, 474,461.10 and 302,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,307.40, 474,461.10 and 302,656.20 is: 453,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,307.40 : 474,461.10 = 302,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,307.40/474,461.10 = 302,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,307.40x = 474,461.10 × 302,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,307.40x = 143,598,593,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,598,593,573.82/316,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,984.30

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