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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,464.80, 552,697.20 and 306,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,464.80, 552,697.20 and 306,256.80 is: 459,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,464.80 : 552,697.20 = 306,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,464.80/552,697.20 = 306,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,464.80x = 552,697.20 × 306,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,464.80x = 169,267,275,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,267,275,840.96/368,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,385.20

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