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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,467.80, 552,701.70 and 306,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,467.80, 552,701.70 and 306,259.80 is: 459,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,467.80 : 552,701.70 = 306,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,467.80/552,701.70 = 306,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,467.80x = 552,701.70 × 306,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,467.80x = 169,270,312,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,270,312,101.66/368,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,389.70

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