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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,571.97, 420,114.36 and 244,287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,571.97, 420,114.36 and 244,287.31 is: 336,960.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,571.97 : 420,114.36 = 244,287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,571.97/420,114.36 = 244,287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,571.97x = 420,114.36 × 244,287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,571.97x = 102,628,606,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,628,606,896.77/304,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,960.12

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