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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,224.80, 456,337.20 and 299,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,224.80, 456,337.20 and 299,040.80 is: 448,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,224.80 : 456,337.20 = 299,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,224.80/456,337.20 = 299,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,224.80x = 456,337.20 × 299,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,224.80x = 136,463,441,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,463,441,357.76/304,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,561.20

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