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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,215.40, 531,323.10 and 301,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,215.40, 531,323.10 and 301,071.30 is: 451,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,215.40 : 531,323.10 = 301,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,215.40/531,323.10 = 301,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,215.40x = 531,323.10 × 301,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,215.40x = 159,966,136,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,966,136,437.03/354,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,606.95

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