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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,475.68, 420,578.04 and 233,729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,475.68, 420,578.04 and 233,729.92 is: 322,855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,475.68 : 420,578.04 = 233,729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,475.68/420,578.04 = 233,729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,475.68x = 420,578.04 × 233,729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,475.68x = 98,301,671,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,301,671,642.96/304,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,855.58

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