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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,028.36, 630,902.82 and 302,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,028.36, 630,902.82 and 302,072.98 is: 416,995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,028.36 : 630,902.82 = 302,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,028.36/630,902.82 = 302,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,028.36x = 630,902.82 × 302,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,028.36x = 190,578,694,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,578,694,894.36/457,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,995.34

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