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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,458.44, 456,964.68 and 162,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,458.44, 456,964.68 and 162,424.13 is: 243,783.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,458.44 : 456,964.68 = 162,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,458.44/456,964.68 = 162,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,458.44x = 456,964.68 × 162,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,458.44x = 74,222,090,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,222,090,589.73/304,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,783.98

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