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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,268.80, 682,903.20 and 305,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,268.80, 682,903.20 and 305,969.60 is: 458,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,268.80 : 682,903.20 = 305,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,268.80/682,903.20 = 305,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,268.80x = 682,903.20 × 305,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,268.80x = 208,947,618,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,947,618,942.72/455,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,954.40

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