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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,537.80, 683,306.70 and 306,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,537.80, 683,306.70 and 306,238.60 is: 459,357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,537.80 : 683,306.70 = 306,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,537.80/683,306.70 = 306,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,537.80x = 683,306.70 × 306,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,537.80x = 209,254,887,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,254,887,178.62/455,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,357.90

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