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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,519.11, 456,776.61 and 238,015.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,519.11, 456,776.61 and 238,015.17 is: 357,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,519.11 : 456,776.61 = 238,015.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,519.11/456,776.61 = 238,015.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,519.11x = 456,776.61 × 238,015.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,519.11x = 108,719,762,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,719,762,481.17/304,519.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,021.15

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