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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,003.40, 456,005.10 and 204,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,003.40, 456,005.10 and 204,470.60 is: 306,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,003.40 : 456,005.10 = 204,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,003.40/456,005.10 = 204,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,003.40x = 456,005.10 × 204,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,003.40x = 93,239,636,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,239,636,400.06/304,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,705.90

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