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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,979.21, 531,221.99 and 305,655.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,979.21, 531,221.99 and 305,655.07 is: 457,409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,979.21 : 531,221.99 = 305,655.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,979.21/531,221.99 = 305,655.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,979.21x = 531,221.99 × 305,655.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,979.21x = 162,370,693,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,370,693,210.93/354,979.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,409.03

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