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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,049.10, 612,073.65 and 303,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,049.10, 612,073.65 and 303,073.10 is: 454,609.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,049.10 : 612,073.65 = 303,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,049.10/612,073.65 = 303,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,049.10x = 612,073.65 × 303,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,049.10x = 185,503,058,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,503,058,533.82/408,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,609.65

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