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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,433.43, 456,640.72 and 144,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,433.43, 456,640.72 and 144,624.40 is: 216,932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,433.43 : 456,640.72 = 144,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,433.43/456,640.72 = 144,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,433.43x = 456,640.72 × 144,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,433.43x = 66,041,390,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041,390,145.57/304,433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,932.12

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