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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,003.30, 456,004.95 and 82,387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,003.30, 456,004.95 and 82,387.30 is: 123,580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,003.30 : 456,004.95 = 82,387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,003.30/456,004.95 = 82,387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,003.30x = 456,004.95 × 82,387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,003.30x = 37,569,016,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569,016,617.14/304,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,580.95

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