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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,844.54, 631,748.43 and 305,110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,844.54, 631,748.43 and 305,110.73 is: 421,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,844.54 : 631,748.43 = 305,110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,844.54/631,748.43 = 305,110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,844.54x = 631,748.43 × 305,110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,844.54x = 192,753,226,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,753,226,233.03/457,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,001.48

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