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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,004.30, 552,006.45 and 305,796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,004.30, 552,006.45 and 305,796.30 is: 458,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,004.30 : 552,006.45 = 305,796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,004.30/552,006.45 = 305,796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,004.30x = 552,006.45 × 305,796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,004.30x = 168,801,529,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,801,529,986.14/368,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,694.45

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