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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,905.40, 528,554 and 301,020.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,905.40, 528,554 and 301,020.02 is: 415,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,905.40 : 528,554 = 301,020.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,905.40/528,554 = 301,020.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,905.40x = 528,554 × 301,020.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,905.40x = 159,105,335,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,105,335,651.08/382,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,521.26

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