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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,998.40, 455,997.60 and 204,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,998.40, 455,997.60 and 204,465.60 is: 306,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,998.40 : 455,997.60 = 204,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,998.40/455,997.60 = 204,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,998.40x = 455,997.60 × 204,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,998.40x = 93,235,822,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,235,822,882.56/303,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,698.40

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