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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,321.60, 456,482.40 and 266,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,321.60, 456,482.40 and 266,923.90 is: 400,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,321.60 : 456,482.40 = 266,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,321.60/456,482.40 = 266,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,321.60x = 456,482.40 × 266,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,321.60x = 121,846,062,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,846,062,489.36/304,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,385.85

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