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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,660.80, 456,991.20 and 272,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,660.80, 456,991.20 and 272,001.60 is: 408,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,660.80 : 456,991.20 = 272,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,660.80/456,991.20 = 272,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,660.80x = 456,991.20 × 272,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,660.80x = 124,302,337,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,302,337,585.92/304,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,002.40

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