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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,517.49, 456,773.72 and 238,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,517.49, 456,773.72 and 238,013.52 is: 357,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,517.49 : 456,773.72 = 238,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,517.49/456,773.72 = 238,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,517.49x = 456,773.72 × 238,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,517.49x = 108,718,321,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,718,321,487.60/304,517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,018.31

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