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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,862.30, 512,793.45 and 302,496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,862.30, 512,793.45 and 302,496.30 is: 453,744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,862.30 : 512,793.45 = 302,496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,862.30/512,793.45 = 302,496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,862.30x = 512,793.45 × 302,496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,862.30x = 155,118,121,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,118,121,289.24/341,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,744.45

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