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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,133.80, 456,200.70 and 270,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,133.80, 456,200.70 and 270,308.20 is: 405,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,133.80 : 456,200.70 = 270,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,133.80/456,200.70 = 270,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,133.80x = 456,200.70 × 270,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,133.80x = 123,314,790,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,314,790,055.74/304,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,462.30

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