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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,609.88, 420,583.40 and 244,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,609.88, 420,583.40 and 244,511.12 is: 337,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,609.88 : 420,583.40 = 244,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,609.88/420,583.40 = 244,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,609.88x = 420,583.40 × 244,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,609.88x = 102,837,318,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,837,318,187.41/304,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,603.36

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