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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,555.77, 456,989.28 and 203,422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,555.77, 456,989.28 and 203,422.77 is: 305,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,555.77 : 456,989.28 = 203,422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,555.77/456,989.28 = 203,422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,555.77x = 456,989.28 × 203,422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,555.77x = 92,962,025,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,962,025,197.91/304,555.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,238.10

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