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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,373.46, 629,602.53 and 305,519.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,373.46, 629,602.53 and 305,519.06 is: 421,487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,373.46 : 629,602.53 = 305,519.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,373.46/629,602.53 = 305,519.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,373.46x = 629,602.53 × 305,519.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,373.46x = 192,355,573,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,355,573,139.22/456,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,487.20

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