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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,271.80, 682,907.70 and 305,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,271.80, 682,907.70 and 305,972.60 is: 458,958.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,271.80 : 682,907.70 = 305,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,271.80/682,907.70 = 305,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,271.80x = 682,907.70 × 305,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,271.80x = 208,951,044,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,951,044,529.02/455,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,958.90

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