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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,412.72, 651,218.16 and 301,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,412.72, 651,218.16 and 301,355.76 is: 451,755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,412.72 : 651,218.16 = 301,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,412.72/651,218.16 = 301,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,412.72x = 651,218.16 × 301,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,412.72x = 196,248,343,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,248,343,532.60/434,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,755.52

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