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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,700.80, 928,051.20 and 303,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,700.80, 928,051.20 and 303,772.80 is: 455,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,700.80 : 928,051.20 = 303,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,700.80/928,051.20 = 303,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,700.80x = 928,051.20 × 303,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,700.80x = 281,916,711,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,916,711,567.36/618,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,659.20

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