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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,470.18, 420,570.45 and 233,724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,470.18, 420,570.45 and 233,724.42 is: 322,847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,470.18 : 420,570.45 = 233,724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,470.18/420,570.45 = 233,724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,470.18x = 420,570.45 × 233,724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,470.18x = 98,297,584,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,297,584,495.39/304,470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,847.99

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