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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,599, 457,058.34 and 124,817.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,599, 457,058.34 and 124,817.88 is: 187,292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,599 : 457,058.34 = 124,817.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,599/457,058.34 = 124,817.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,599x = 457,058.34 × 124,817.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,599x = 57,049,053,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,053,035.12/304,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,292.32

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