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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,517.99, 456,774.47 and 238,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,517.99, 456,774.47 and 238,014.02 is: 357,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,517.99 : 456,774.47 = 238,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,517.99/456,774.47 = 238,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,517.99x = 456,774.47 × 238,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,517.99x = 108,718,728,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,718,728,682.49/304,517.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,019.06

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