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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,998.60, 485,997.90 and 303,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,998.60, 485,997.90 and 303,003.40 is: 454,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,998.60 : 485,997.90 = 303,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,998.60/485,997.90 = 303,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,998.60x = 485,997.90 × 303,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,998.60x = 147,259,016,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,259,016,092.86/323,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,505.10

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