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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,885.40, 534,809.70 and 304,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,885.40, 534,809.70 and 304,008.60 is: 455,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,885.40 : 534,809.70 = 304,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,885.40/534,809.70 = 304,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,885.40x = 534,809.70 × 304,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,885.40x = 162,586,748,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,586,748,163.42/356,885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,571.31

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