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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,161.80, 720,965.10 and 303,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,161.80, 720,965.10 and 303,350.60 is: 454,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,161.80 : 720,965.10 = 303,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,161.80/720,965.10 = 303,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,161.80x = 720,965.10 × 303,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,161.80x = 218,705,195,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,705,195,664.06/481,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,535.66

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