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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,273.70, 456,410.55 and 82,657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,273.70, 456,410.55 and 82,657.70 is: 123,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,273.70 : 456,410.55 = 82,657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,273.70/456,410.55 = 82,657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,273.70x = 456,410.55 × 82,657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,273.70x = 37,725,846,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725,846,318.74/304,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,986.55

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