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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,248.39, 419,734.22 and 203,678.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,248.39, 419,734.22 and 203,678.79 is: 280,990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,248.39 : 419,734.22 = 203,678.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,248.39/419,734.22 = 203,678.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,248.39x = 419,734.22 × 203,678.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,248.39x = 85,490,957,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,490,957,032.80/304,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,990.66

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