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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,228.70, 603,099.63 and 301,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,228.70, 603,099.63 and 301,026.18 is: 415,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,228.70 : 603,099.63 = 301,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,228.70/603,099.63 = 301,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,228.70x = 603,099.63 × 301,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,228.70x = 181,548,777,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,548,777,778.31/437,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,226.12

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