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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,023.40, 454,722.90 and 256,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,023.40, 454,722.90 and 256,784.20 is: 384,067.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,023.40 : 454,722.90 = 256,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,023.40/454,722.90 = 256,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,023.40x = 454,722.90 × 256,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,023.40x = 116,765,656,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,765,656,098.18/304,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,067.99

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