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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,296.52, 455,657.46 and 270,442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,296.52, 455,657.46 and 270,442.84 is: 404,964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,296.52 : 455,657.46 = 270,442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,296.52/455,657.46 = 270,442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,296.52x = 455,657.46 × 270,442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,296.52x = 123,229,297,549.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,229,297,549.59/304,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,964.53

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