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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,695.97, 485,072.64 and 302,720.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,695.97, 485,072.64 and 302,720.94 is: 417,524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,695.97 : 485,072.64 = 302,720.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,695.97/485,072.64 = 302,720.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,695.97x = 485,072.64 × 302,720.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,695.97x = 146,841,645,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,841,645,549.08/351,695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,524.39

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