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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,038.30, 570,057.44 and 308,875.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,038.30, 570,057.44 and 308,875.03 is: 463,312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,038.30 : 570,057.44 = 308,875.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,038.30/570,057.44 = 308,875.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,038.30x = 570,057.44 × 308,875.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,038.30x = 176,076,508,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,076,508,881.72/380,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,312.54

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