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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,022.40, 510,033.60 and 303,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,022.40, 510,033.60 and 303,280.80 is: 454,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,022.40 : 510,033.60 = 303,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,022.40/510,033.60 = 303,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,022.40x = 510,033.60 × 303,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,022.40x = 154,683,398,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,683,398,234.88/340,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,921.20

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