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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,853.70, 652,280.55 and 302,143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,853.70, 652,280.55 and 302,143.30 is: 453,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,853.70 : 652,280.55 = 302,143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,853.70/652,280.55 = 302,143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,853.70x = 652,280.55 × 302,143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,853.70x = 197,082,197,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,082,197,902.82/434,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,214.95

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