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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,211.28, 631,170.36 and 304,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,211.28, 631,170.36 and 304,503.60 is: 420,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,211.28 : 631,170.36 = 304,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,211.28/631,170.36 = 304,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,211.28x = 631,170.36 × 304,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,211.28x = 192,193,646,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,193,646,833.30/457,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,360.68

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