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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,262.28, 631,240.74 and 304,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,262.28, 631,240.74 and 304,554.60 is: 420,431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,262.28 : 631,240.74 = 304,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,262.28/631,240.74 = 304,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,262.28x = 631,240.74 × 304,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,262.28x = 192,247,271,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,247,271,074.40/457,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,431.07

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