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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,271.48, 682,316.70 and 305,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,271.48, 682,316.70 and 305,287.02 is: 457,534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,271.48 : 682,316.70 = 305,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,271.48/682,316.70 = 305,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,271.48x = 682,316.70 × 305,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,271.48x = 208,302,432,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,302,432,039.23/455,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,534.55

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