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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,994.08, 580,769.52 and 306,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,994.08, 580,769.52 and 306,094.80 is: 422,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,994.08 : 580,769.52 = 306,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,994.08/580,769.52 = 306,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,994.08x = 580,769.52 × 306,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,994.08x = 177,770,530,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,770,530,070.50/420,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,263.73

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