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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,005.20, 612,007.80 and 303,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,005.20, 612,007.80 and 303,029.20 is: 454,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,005.20 : 612,007.80 = 303,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,005.20/612,007.80 = 303,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,005.20x = 612,007.80 × 303,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,005.20x = 185,456,234,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,456,234,027.76/408,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,543.80

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