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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,230.70, 603,102.38 and 301,028.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,230.70, 603,102.38 and 301,028.18 is: 415,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,230.70 : 603,102.38 = 301,028.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,230.70/603,102.38 = 301,028.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,230.70x = 603,102.38 × 301,028.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,230.70x = 181,550,811,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,550,811,805.07/437,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,228.88

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