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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,306.80, 456,460.20 and 257,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,306.80, 456,460.20 and 257,067.60 is: 385,601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,306.80 : 456,460.20 = 257,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,306.80/456,460.20 = 257,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,306.80x = 456,460.20 × 257,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,306.80x = 117,341,128,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,341,128,109.52/304,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,601.40

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