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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,552.78, 456,984.79 and 203,419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,552.78, 456,984.79 and 203,419.76 is: 305,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,552.78 : 456,984.79 = 203,419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,552.78/456,984.79 = 203,419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,552.78x = 456,984.79 × 203,419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,552.78x = 92,959,733,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,959,733,511.98/304,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,233.58

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