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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,493.60, 456,351.60 and 234,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,493.60, 456,351.60 and 234,023.60 is: 350,736.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,493.60 : 456,351.60 = 234,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,493.60/456,351.60 = 234,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,493.60x = 456,351.60 × 234,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,493.60x = 106,797,044,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,797,044,297.76/304,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,736.58

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