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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,588.80, 515,716.80 and 302,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,588.80, 515,716.80 and 302,598.40 is: 452,873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,588.80 : 515,716.80 = 302,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,588.80/515,716.80 = 302,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,588.80x = 515,716.80 × 302,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,588.80x = 156,055,078,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,055,078,533.12/344,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,873.33

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