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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,999.90, 710,999.85 and 306,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,999.90, 710,999.85 and 306,038.30 is: 459,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,999.90 : 710,999.85 = 306,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,999.90/710,999.85 = 306,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,999.90x = 710,999.85 × 306,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,999.90x = 217,593,185,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,593,185,394.26/473,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,057.45

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