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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,570.76, 419,904.96 and 249,922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,570.76, 419,904.96 and 249,922.76 is: 344,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,570.76 : 419,904.96 = 249,922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,570.76/419,904.96 = 249,922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,570.76x = 419,904.96 × 249,922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,570.76x = 104,943,806,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,943,806,540.89/304,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,562.97

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