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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,046.10, 612,069.15 and 303,070.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,046.10, 612,069.15 and 303,070.10 is: 454,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,046.10 : 612,069.15 = 303,070.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,046.10/612,069.15 = 303,070.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,046.10x = 612,069.15 × 303,070.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,046.10x = 185,499,858,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,499,858,497.42/408,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,605.15

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