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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,174.02, 562,445.65 and 303,919.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,174.02, 562,445.65 and 303,919.97 is: 455,624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,174.02 : 562,445.65 = 303,919.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,174.02/562,445.65 = 303,919.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,174.02x = 562,445.65 × 303,919.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,174.02x = 170,938,462,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,938,462,642.30/375,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,624.46

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