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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,983.20, 531,227.98 and 305,659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,983.20, 531,227.98 and 305,659.06 is: 457,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,983.20 : 531,227.98 = 305,659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,983.20/531,227.98 = 305,659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,983.20x = 531,227.98 × 305,659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,983.20x = 162,374,645,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,374,645,012.50/354,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,415.01

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