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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,828.60, 451,242.90 and 233,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,828.60, 451,242.90 and 233,906.40 is: 350,859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,828.60 : 451,242.90 = 233,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,828.60/451,242.90 = 233,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,828.60x = 451,242.90 × 233,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,828.60x = 105,548,602,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,548,602,264.56/300,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,859.60

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