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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,145.60, 551,409.03 and 304,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,145.60, 551,409.03 and 304,241.46 is: 455,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,145.60 : 551,409.03 = 304,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,145.60/551,409.03 = 304,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,145.60x = 551,409.03 × 304,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,145.60x = 167,761,488,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,761,488,344.38/368,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,693.31

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