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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,217.80, 457,104.30 and 270,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,217.80, 457,104.30 and 270,003.40 is: 405,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,217.80 : 457,104.30 = 270,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,217.80/457,104.30 = 270,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,217.80x = 457,104.30 × 270,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,217.80x = 123,419,715,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,419,715,154.62/304,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,695.25

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