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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,256.80, 537,385.20 and 302,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,256.80, 537,385.20 and 302,960.80 is: 454,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,256.80 : 537,385.20 = 302,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,256.80/537,385.20 = 302,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,256.80x = 537,385.20 × 302,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,256.80x = 162,806,650,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,806,650,100.16/358,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,441.20

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