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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,507.80, 571,277.55 and 302,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,507.80, 571,277.55 and 302,775.80 is: 453,382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,507.80 : 571,277.55 = 302,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,507.80/571,277.55 = 302,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,507.80x = 571,277.55 × 302,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,507.80x = 172,969,017,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,969,017,223.29/381,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,382.65

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