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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,469.60, 456,315.60 and 233,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,469.60, 456,315.60 and 233,999.60 is: 350,700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,469.60 : 456,315.60 = 233,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,469.60/456,315.60 = 233,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,469.60x = 456,315.60 × 233,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,469.60x = 106,777,667,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,777,667,873.76/304,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,700.59

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