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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,950.46, 472,023.33 and 306,077.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,950.46, 472,023.33 and 306,077.18 is: 422,504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,950.46 : 472,023.33 = 306,077.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,950.46/472,023.33 = 306,077.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,950.46x = 472,023.33 × 306,077.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,950.46x = 144,475,569,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,475,569,740.61/341,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,504.39

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