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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,523.56, 456,782.81 and 238,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,523.56, 456,782.81 and 238,019.59 is: 357,027.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,523.56 : 456,782.81 = 238,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,523.56/456,782.81 = 238,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,523.56x = 456,782.81 × 238,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,523.56x = 108,723,254,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,723,254,871.33/304,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,027.41

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