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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,501.70, 651,752.55 and 301,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,501.70, 651,752.55 and 301,791.30 is: 452,686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,501.70 : 651,752.55 = 301,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,501.70/651,752.55 = 301,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,501.70x = 651,752.55 × 301,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,501.70x = 196,693,249,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,693,249,342.82/434,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,686.95

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